VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Giant Contend AR 3

Velopedia Archive ID 900001200

Overview

Model year2026
BrandGiant
ModelContend AR 3
Bicycle typeRoad
Archive ID900001200
Original MSRP$1,450.00
ColorsIcicle White
SizesXS; S; M; M/L; L; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
Frame materialAluminum
ForkAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Fork materialCarbon Fiber
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano CUES U3030
Front derailleurShimano CUES U3030F
Rear derailleurShimano CUES U3020-10
CranksetShimano FC-U6030-2, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom bracketShimano BB-RS501
CassetteShimano CS-LG300, 11x36
ChainKMC X11

Brakes

BrakesTektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarGiant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
StemGiant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
SaddleGiant Approach
SeatpostGiant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset

Wheels & tires

HubsGiant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
RimsGiant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy
SpokesSapim
Front tireCST Sprint, 700x33c
Rear tireCST Sprint, 700x33c

Geometry · S

Seat tube465 mm
Top tube535 mm
Head tube135 mm
Head-tube angle71.8°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1003 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm
Reach375 mm
Stack559 mm
Standover height759 mm
Fork offset / rake53 mm
Trail61.3 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length90 mm
Handlebar width400 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube500 mm
Top tube550 mm
Head tube150 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1011 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm
Reach380 mm
Stack574 mm
Standover height783 mm
Fork offset / rake53 mm
Trail59.6 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · ML

Seat tube535 mm
Top tube565 mm
Head tube170 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1015 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm
Reach383 mm
Stack595 mm
Standover height810 mm
Fork offset / rake53 mm
Trail56.4 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube555 mm
Top tube580 mm
Head tube190 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1031 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm
Reach392 mm
Stack614 mm
Standover height829 mm
Fork offset / rake53 mm
Trail56.4 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube585 mm
Top tube595 mm
Head tube215 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1046 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm
Reach400 mm
Stack638 mm
Standover height856 mm
Fork offset / rake53 mm
Trail56.4 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

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