Giant Contend 3
Details
Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminum road bike helps you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience.
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 for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Total control
- Seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
| Frame Size | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length |
16.9in 430mm |
18.3in 465mm |
19.7in 500mm |
21.1in 535mm |
21.9in 555mm |
23in 585mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.8° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
| Top Tube Length |
20.3in 515mm |
20.9in 530mm |
21.5in 545mm |
22in 560mm |
22.6in 575mm |
23.4in 595mm |
| Head Tube Length |
4.8in 123mm |
5.4in 138mm |
6.2in 158mm |
7in 178mm |
7.8in 198mm |
8.6in 218mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.0° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Fork Rake |
2in 50mm |
2in 50mm |
2in 50mm |
2in 50mm |
2in 50mm |
2in 50mm |
| Trail |
2.6in 66.8mm |
2.4in 61.9mm |
2.2in 57.1mm |
2.2in 57.1mm |
2.2in 57.1mm |
2.2in 57.1mm |
| Wheelbase |
38.8in 985mm |
38.8in 986mm |
39in 990mm |
39.4in 1002mm |
40in 1017mm |
40.6in 1031mm |
| Chain Stay Length |
16.2in 412mm |
16.2in 412mm |
16.2in 412mm |
16.2in 412mm |
16.2in 412mm |
16.2in 412mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop |
3in 75mm |
3in 75mm |
3in 75mm |
2.8in 70mm |
2.8in 70mm |
2.8in 70mm |
| Stack |
20.6in 524mm |
21.3in 541mm |
22.2in 563mm |
22.7in 577mm |
23.5in 596mm |
24.2in 615mm |
| Reach |
14.6in 372mm |
14.8in 375mm |
14.9in 378mm |
15.1in 384mm |
15.5in 393mm |
15.8in 401mm |
| Stand Over Height |
28.3in7 20mm |
29.4in 746mm |
30.5in 774mm |
31.6in 803mm |
32.3in 821mm |
33.2in 844mm |
| Handlebar Width |
15.7in 400mm |
15.7in 400mm |
16.5in 420mm |
16.5in 420mm |
17.3in 440mm |
17.3in 440mm |
| Stem Length |
3.1in 80mm |
3.5in 90mm |
3.9in 100mm |
3.9in 100mm |
4.3in 110mm |
4.3in 110mm |
| Crank Length |
6.7in 170mm |
6.7in 170mm |
6.8in 172.5mm |
6.8in 172.5mm |
6.9in 175mm |
6.9in 175mm |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| Frame Size | CM | IN |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 157 - 169 | 5'2" - 5'7" |
| S | 165 - 175 | 5'5" - 5'9" |
| M | 171 - 181 | 5'7" - 5'11" |
| ML | 177 - 187 | 5'10 - 6'2" |
| L | 183 - 193 | 6'0" - 6'4" |
| XL | 189 - 199 | 6'2" - 6'6" |
Specs
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | alloy, OverDrive steerer |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm) |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Handlebars | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Tape/Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Shield / Medium/Large / 700c | 04711291097391 | 1024018226 |
| Cold Iron / Medium/Large / 700c | 04711291097254 | 1024018126 |
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