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2024 Giant Contend AR 3 aluminium all-road bike with Shimano Sora 2x9 drivetrain, composite fork, and disc brakes—built for endurance comfort, all-road versatility, and confident control
2024 Giant Contend AR 3 aluminium all-road bike with Shimano Sora 2x9 drivetrain, composite fork, and disc brakes—built for endurance comfort, all-road versatility, and confident control
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2024 Giant Contend AR 3 All-Road Bike - Gloss Charcoal / Cold Iron

£919.00 £1,199.00 23% off
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2024 Giant Contend AR 3 All-Road Bike - Gloss Charcoal / Cold Iron

Season:2024

Brand:Giant

Code:9024008

Endurance comfort. All-road versatility. Built to expand your horizons.

The 2024 Giant Contend AR 3 is a performance aluminium road bike designed for riders who want to go beyond smooth tarmac and explore rougher backroads with confidence. Whether you’re training, commuting, or tackling long-distance adventures, this bike blends endurance geometry, wide tyre clearance, and reliable components in a sleek Gloss Charcoal / Cold Iron finish.

Its ALUXX-grade aluminium frame is engineered for a responsive yet compliant ride, with endurance-focused geometry that balances efficiency and stability. The Advanced-grade composite fork with OverDrive steerer improves steering precision while reducing road vibrations, keeping you comfortable on longer rides.

The Shimano Sora 2x9-speed drivetrain delivers smooth, reliable shifting with a wide gear range for climbing and fast flats. Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide consistent stopping power in all weather conditions, while the Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset and tubeless-ready tyres ensure confident grip and comfort across varied terrain. With clearance for up to 38mm tyres (or 40mm without fenders), the Contend AR 3 is ready for endurance road, light gravel, and all-road exploration.

The D-Fuse seatpost adds compliance to smooth out rough surfaces, reducing fatigue on long rides.


Feature List

  • ALUXX-grade aluminium endurance frame
  • Advanced-grade composite fork with OverDrive steerer
  • Shimano Sora 2x9-speed drivetrain
  • Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc brakes
  • Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, tubeless-ready
  • D-Fuse composite seatpost for added comfort
  • Tyre clearance: up to 38mm (40mm without fenders)

Technical Information
  • Frame
  • Sizes
    S (18.3"), M (19.7"), M/L (21.1"), L (21.9"), XL (23")
  • Colours
    Gloss Charcoal / Cold Iron
  • Frame
    ALUXX-grade aluminium
  • Forks and Shocks
  • Fork
    Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
  • Rear Shock
    N/A
  • eSystem
  • Motor
    N/A
  • Controller
    N/A
  • Display
    N/A
  • Battery Type
    N/A
  • Battery Integration
    N/A
  • Conectivity
    N/A
  • Charger
    N/A
  • Drivetrain and Brakes
  • Brake System
    Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Sora
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano Sora
  • Shifters
    Shimano Sora 2x9
  • Bottom Bracket
    Cartridge
  • Crankset
    Shimano Sora, 34 / 50
  • Cassette
    Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34
  • Chain
    KMC X9
  • Cockpit
  • Handlebar
    Giant Connect
  • Stem
    Giant Sport
  • Grips
    Velo cork tape with gel
  • Headset
  • Wheels
  • Front Hub
    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Hub
    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
  • Rim
    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, 22mm inner rim width
  • Front Tyre
    Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm effective width)
  • Rear Tyre
    Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm effective width)
  • Finishing Kit
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
  • Saddle
    Giant Approach
  • Pedals
    Pedal with toe clips/straps
  • Extras
  • Kickstand
    N/A
  • Lighting
    N/A
  • Lock
    N/A
  • Carrier
    N/A
  • Mudguards
    Mudguard Compatible
Sizing Information

Size Guide

Frame SizeRider height (cm)Rider height (feet)
S165 - 1755'5" - 5'9"
M171 - 1815'7" - 5'11"
ML177 - 1875'10" - 6'2"
L183 - 1936'0" - 6'4"
XL189 - 1996'2" - 6'6"

Frame Geometry


SMMLLXL
ASeat Tube Length (mm)465500535555585
BSeat Tube Angle74.0°73.5°73.0°73.0°72.5°
CTop Tube Length (mm)530545560575595
DHead Tube Length (mm)138158178198218
EHead Tube Angle71.8°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
FFork Rake (mm)5050505050
GTrail (mm)61.957.157.157.157.1
HWheel Base (mm)986990100210171031
IChain Stay Length (mm)412412412412412
JBottom Bracket Drop (mm)7575707070
KStack (mm)541563577596615
LReach (mm)375378384393401
MStand Over Height (mm)746774803821844
NHandlebar Width (mm)400420420440440
OStem Length (mm)90100100110110
PCrank Length (mm)170172.5172.5175175
QWheel Size700C700C700C700C700C
Professional Opinion
  • ALUXX Aluminium
    This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
  • D-Fuse Technology
    The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
  • Overdrive
    Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
  • Compact Road
    Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
  • Tubeless System
    Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
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