Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Giant Contend AR 1

Velopedia Archive ID 900001209

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Giant
Model	Contend AR 1
Bicycle type	Road
Archive ID	900001209
Original MSRP	$2,200.00
Colors	Abyss Black
Sizes	XS; S; M; M/L; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Fork material	Carbon Fiber
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano 105
Front derailleur	Shimano 105
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105 GS
Crankset	Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-RS501
Cassette	Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
Chain	KMC X12L-1

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Giant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Stem	Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Saddle	Giant Approach
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Rims	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
Spokes	Sapim
Front tire	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
Rear tire	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)

Geometry · S

Seat tube	465 mm
Top tube	535 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	71.8°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1003 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	375 mm
Stack	559 mm
Standover height	759 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	61.3 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	500 mm
Top tube	550 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1011 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	380 mm
Stack	574 mm
Standover height	783 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	59.6 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm

Geometry · ML

Seat tube	535 mm
Top tube	565 mm
Head tube	170 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1015 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	383 mm
Stack	595 mm
Standover height	810 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	555 mm
Top tube	580 mm
Head tube	190 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1031 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	392 mm
Stack	614 mm
Standover height	829 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	585 mm
Top tube	595 mm
Head tube	215 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1046 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	400 mm
Stack	638 mm
Standover height	856 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.