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2025 Giant Contend 2 aluminium endurance road bike with Shimano Claris 2x8 drivetrain, composite fork, and rim brakes—built for smooth, efficient road riding.
2025 Giant Contend 2 aluminium endurance road bike with Shimano Claris 2x8 drivetrain, composite fork, and rim brakes—built for smooth, efficient road riding.
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2025 Giant Contend 2 Road Bike - Knight Shield

£750.00
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2025 Giant Contend 2 Road Bike - Knight Shield

Season:2025

Brand:Giant

Code:9024016

Smooth, fast, and fun.

The 2025 Giant Contend 2 is a versatile aluminium road bike designed for riders who want to push the pace, ride more miles, and expand their road cycling experience. With its endurance-focused geometry, lightweight frame, and reliable components, it’s the perfect entry point into road cycling—finished in the striking Knight Shield colourway.

The ALUXX-grade aluminium frame is engineered for a responsive yet compliant ride, with Compacy Road Geometry that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration. The Advanced-grade composite fork with OverDrive steerer improves steering precision while reducing road vibrations, keeping you comfortable on longer rides.

The Shimano Claris 2x8-speed drivetrain provides smooth, reliable shifting with a wide gear range for climbing and fast flats. Tektro rim brakes deliver dependable stopping power, while the Giant S-R3 wheelset and 700x28c tyres ensure a smooth, efficient ride. With clearance for up to 28mm tyres, the Contend 2 offers added versatility for endurance and fitness riding.


Upgrade Alternatives

  • Contend AR 3 (2025): Adds disc brakes, wider tyre clearance, and Shimano Cues 2x10 drivetrain for riders seeking more versatility.
  • Contend SL 1 Disc (2025): Lightweight ALUXX SL frame, Shimano 105 2x12 drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes for higher performance endurance riding.

Features

  • ALUXX-grade aluminium endurance frame
  • Advanced-grade composite fork with OverDrive steerer
  • Shimano Claris 2x8-speed drivetrain
  • Tektro rim brakes
  • Giant S-R3 wheelset
  • Tyre clearance: up to 28mm
Technical Information
  • Frame
  • Sizes
    X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium - Large, Large, X-Large
  • Colours
    Knight Shield
  • Frame
    ALUXX-grade aluminum
  • Forks and Shocks
  • Fork
    Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
  • Rear Shock
    N/A
  • eSystem
  • Motor
    N/A
  • Controller
    N/A
  • Display
    N/A
  • Battery Type
    N/A
  • Battery Integration
    N/A
  • Connectivity
    N/A
  • Charger
    N/A
  • Drivetrain and Brakes
  • Brake System
    Shimano Claris Levers / Tektro TK-B177 Rim Brakes
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Claris
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano Claris
  • Shifters
    Shimano Claris
  • Bottom Bracket
    Cartridge
  • Crankset
    FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
  • Cassette
    Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34
  • Chain
    KMC Z72
  • Cockpit
  • Handlebar
    Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
  • Stem
    Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Wheels
  • Front Hub
    Giant alloy
  • Rear Hub
    Giant alloy
  • Rims
    Giant S-R3 wheelset, alloy
  • Front Tyre
    CST Sprint, 700x28c (30mm)
  • Rear Tyre
    CST Sprint, 700x28c (30mm)
  • Max Tyre Clearance
    28mm
  • Finishing Kit
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
  • Saddle
    Giant Approach
  • Pedals
    Not supplied: Shop pedals here
  • Extras
  • Kickstand
    N/A
  • Lighting
    N/A
  • Lock
    N/A
  • Carrier
    N/A
  • Mudguards
    N/A
  • Extras
    Fender mount
  • Please Note:
    Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, manufacturers reserves the right to change bike specifications, features, prices and colours without prior notice. If you would like to check the specification of a bike before purchasing, please call one of our stores.
Sizing Information

Size Guide

Frame SizeRider height (cm)
XS157 - 169
S165 - 175
M171 - 181
ML177 - 187
L183 - 193
XL189 - 198

Frame Geometry


XSSMMLLXL
ASeat Tube Length (mm)430465500535555585
BSeat Tube Angle74.8°74.0°73.5°73.0°73.0°72.5°
CTop Tube Length (mm)515530545560575595
DHead Tube Length (mm)123138158178198218
EHead Tube Angle71.0°71.8°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
FFork Rake (mm)505050505050
GTrail (mm)66.861.957.157.157.157.1
HWheel Base (mm)985986990100210171031
IChain Stay Length (mm)412412412412412412
JBottom Bracket Drop (mm)757575707070
KStack (mm)524541563577596615
LReach (mm)372375378384393401
MStand Over Height (mm)720746774803821844
NHandlebar Width (mm)400400420420440440
OStem Length (mm)8090100100110110
PCrank Length (mm)170170172.5172.5175175
QWheel Size700C700C700C700C700C700C
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.
  • Compact Road Design
    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.
  • 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.
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