GIANT CONTEND 3 2021
Designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little farther, Contend offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Balanced road geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth ride quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32c for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Lightweight Efficiency
ALUXX aluminum frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.
HIGHLIGHTS
Designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little farther, Contend offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
| XS | 157 cm - 169 cm |
| S | 165 cm - 175 cm |
| M | 171 cm - 181 cm |
| ML | 177 cm - 187 cm |
| L | 183 cm - 193 cm |
| XL | 189 cm - 199 cm |
| Letter | Part | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 430 | 465 | 500 | 535 | 555 | 585 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.8° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
| C | TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 515 | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
| D | HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 123 | 138 | 158 | 178 | 198 | 218 |
| E | HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 71.0° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F | FORK RAKE (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| G | TRAIL (mm) | 66.8 | 61.9 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| H | WHEELBASE (mm) | 985 | 986 | 990 | 1002 | 1017 | 1031 |
| I | CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| K | STACK (mm) | 524 | 541 | 563 | 577 | 596 | 615 |
| L | REACH (mm) | 372 | 375 | 378 | 384 | 393 | 401 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 720 | 746 | 774 | 803 | 821 | 844 |
| N | HANDLEBAR WIDTH (mm) | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
| O | STEM LENGTH (mm) | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
| Q | WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork | alloy, OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | CS-HG50-8, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x25c (28mm), folding |
| Extras | tubeless prepared |