Giant

FastRoad AR 1

The Giant FastRoad AR 1 in Stealth Chrome blends the speed and pedalling efficiency of a traditional road bike with the confident upright posture and multi-surface capability of a gravel machine. Built on Giant's lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminium frame and paired with an Advanced-grade carbon fork, it features flat handlebar geometry for stable control whether navigating busy city traffic, rough bike paths, or fire roads. Finished in a sleek "Satin Stealth Chrome" paint scheme, the frame is equipped with 12mm thru-axles, clean cable routing, and clearance for up to 42mm wide tires.
At the centre of the build is a durable 1x11 Shimano CUES drivetrain, featuring an 11-45T wide-range cassette paired with a 42T FSA Omega AGX+ crankset to ensure smooth gear shifts up steep gradients without the complexity of a front derailleur. Stopped by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors, the FastRoad AR 1 rolls on a tubeless-ready Giant S-X2 wheelset wrapped in fast-rolling 700x40c Maxxis Re-Fuse tubeless tires. Coupled with Giant’s vibration-damping D-Fuse seatpost and ErgoContact contact points, this build balances all-day endurance comfort with sharp, responsive power transfer.
Specifications Breakdown
Frameset & Cockpit
- Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, Flat Bar All-Road Geometry, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket.
- Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite Carbon, Composite OverDrive Steerer (1 1/8" - 1 1/4"), 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc.
- Handlebar: Giant Sport Flat Bar, 31.8mm (640mm XS/S; 680mm M/ML/L/XL).
- Grips: Giant ErgoContact D3.
- Stem: Giant Contact, 8-degree rise.
- Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Alloy, 350mm.
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact.
- Pedals: Platform Pedals.
Drivetrain & Brakes
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6020, 11-Speed.
- Shifter: Shimano CUES SL-U6000, 11-Speed Rapidfire.
- Brakes: Tektro HD-M3110 Hydraulic Disc Brakes.
- Rotors: Tektro 160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors.
- Crankset: FSA Omega AGX+, 42T Single Chainring (170mm S/M; 172.5mm ML/L; 175mm XL).
- Cassette: Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-45T, 11-Speed.
- Bottom Bracket: Threaded BSA.
- Chain: KMC X11.
Wheels & Components
- Wheelset: Giant S-X2 Disc Wheelset, Alloy, 12mm Thru-Axles.
- Hubs: Giant Alloy, 28H Centerlock, 12x100mm Front / 12x142mm Rear.
- Spokes: Sapim Stainless Steel.
- Tires: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 60 TPI, 700x40C, Tubeless Prepared.
- Max Tire Clearance: Up to 700x42C (42mm).
- Approx. Weight: ~10.2 kg / 22.5 lbs (varies by frame size).
Key Highlights
- Shimano CUES 1x11 Wide-Range Drivetrain: Combines a single 42T chainring with a massive 11-45T rear cassette for simple, clutter-free gear selection that easily scales steep road and dirt ascents.
- All-Road Flat Bar Comfort Geometry: Delivers an upright, ergonomic position for better visibility in city traffic and reduced strain on the neck and back during long distance rides.
- Vibration-Damping D-Fuse Seatpost: The D-shaped seatpost absorbs road vibrations and trail chatter, preserving rider stamina over rough asphalt and chip-seal roads.
- High-Volume 40mm Tubeless Maxxis Tires: Factory-fitted with 700x40c Maxxis Re-Fuse tubeless tires for increased traction, reduced pinch-flat risk, and lower running pressures across variable road surfaces.
- Advanced Carbon Composite Fork: Cuts front-end rotational weight and filters out high-frequency vibrations from reaching the handlebars for steady, precise steering.
Product Attributes
- Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
- Colours: Satin Stealth Chrome
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
- Fork: Advanced-grade composite, composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
- Shock: N/A
- Handlebar: Giant Sport Flat, 31.8 XS:64cm, S:64cm, M:68cm, M/L: 68cm, L:68cm, XL:68cm
- Grips: Giant ErgoContact D3
- Stem: Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:70mm, S:80mm, M:90mm, M/L: 90mm, L:100mm, XL:110mm
- Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact
- Pedals: platform pedal
- Shifters: Shimano CUES U6000, 11-speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6020, 11-speed
- Brakes: Tektro HD-M3110, [F]160mm, [R]160mm
- Brake Levers: Tektro HD-M3110
- Cassette: Shimano CS-LG40011, 11x45
- Chain: KMC X11
- Crankset: FSA Omega AGX+, 42t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:172.5mm, XL: 175mm
- Bottom Bracket: threaded
- Rims: Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset
- Hubs: Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
- Spokes: Sapim
- Tyres: Maxxis Re-Fuse 60 Tpi, tubeless, 700x40c
- Extras: tubeless prepared, 42mm max tyre size
- Size Name: S
- Seat Tube Length: 455
- Seat Tube Angle: 73.5
- Top Tube Length: 560
- Head Tube Length: 130
- Head Tube Angle: 70.5
- Fork Rake: 50
- Trail: 73.7
- Wheel Base: 1047
- Chain Stay Length: 435
- Stand Over Height: 736
- Bottom Bracket Drop: 75
- Stack: 552
- Reach: 396
- Handlebar Width: 640
- Stem Length: 80
- Crank Length: 170
- Crank Length (Dec): 170
- Size Start: 160
- Size End: 170
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Description

The Giant FastRoad AR 1 in Stealth Chrome blends the speed and pedalling efficiency of a traditional road bike with the confident upright posture and multi-surface capability of a gravel machine. Built on Giant's lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminium frame and paired with an Advanced-grade carbon fork, it features flat handlebar geometry for stable control whether navigating busy city traffic, rough bike paths, or fire roads. Finished in a sleek "Satin Stealth Chrome" paint scheme, the frame is equipped with 12mm thru-axles, clean cable routing, and clearance for up to 42mm wide tires.
At the centre of the build is a durable 1x11 Shimano CUES drivetrain, featuring an 11-45T wide-range cassette paired with a 42T FSA Omega AGX+ crankset to ensure smooth gear shifts up steep gradients without the complexity of a front derailleur. Stopped by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors, the FastRoad AR 1 rolls on a tubeless-ready Giant S-X2 wheelset wrapped in fast-rolling 700x40c Maxxis Re-Fuse tubeless tires. Coupled with Giant’s vibration-damping D-Fuse seatpost and ErgoContact contact points, this build balances all-day endurance comfort with sharp, responsive power transfer.
Specifications Breakdown
Frameset & Cockpit
- Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, Flat Bar All-Road Geometry, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket.
- Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite Carbon, Composite OverDrive Steerer (1 1/8" - 1 1/4"), 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc.
- Handlebar: Giant Sport Flat Bar, 31.8mm (640mm XS/S; 680mm M/ML/L/XL).
- Grips: Giant ErgoContact D3.
- Stem: Giant Contact, 8-degree rise.
- Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Alloy, 350mm.
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact.
- Pedals: Platform Pedals.
Drivetrain & Brakes
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6020, 11-Speed.
- Shifter: Shimano CUES SL-U6000, 11-Speed Rapidfire.
- Brakes: Tektro HD-M3110 Hydraulic Disc Brakes.
- Rotors: Tektro 160mm Front / 160mm Rear Rotors.
- Crankset: FSA Omega AGX+, 42T Single Chainring (170mm S/M; 172.5mm ML/L; 175mm XL).
- Cassette: Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-45T, 11-Speed.
- Bottom Bracket: Threaded BSA.
- Chain: KMC X11.
Wheels & Components
- Wheelset: Giant S-X2 Disc Wheelset, Alloy, 12mm Thru-Axles.
- Hubs: Giant Alloy, 28H Centerlock, 12x100mm Front / 12x142mm Rear.
- Spokes: Sapim Stainless Steel.
- Tires: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 60 TPI, 700x40C, Tubeless Prepared.
- Max Tire Clearance: Up to 700x42C (42mm).
- Approx. Weight: ~10.2 kg / 22.5 lbs (varies by frame size).
Key Highlights
- Shimano CUES 1x11 Wide-Range Drivetrain: Combines a single 42T chainring with a massive 11-45T rear cassette for simple, clutter-free gear selection that easily scales steep road and dirt ascents.
- All-Road Flat Bar Comfort Geometry: Delivers an upright, ergonomic position for better visibility in city traffic and reduced strain on the neck and back during long distance rides.
- Vibration-Damping D-Fuse Seatpost: The D-shaped seatpost absorbs road vibrations and trail chatter, preserving rider stamina over rough asphalt and chip-seal roads.
- High-Volume 40mm Tubeless Maxxis Tires: Factory-fitted with 700x40c Maxxis Re-Fuse tubeless tires for increased traction, reduced pinch-flat risk, and lower running pressures across variable road surfaces.
- Advanced Carbon Composite Fork: Cuts front-end rotational weight and filters out high-frequency vibrations from reaching the handlebars for steady, precise steering.

FastRoad AR 1

Specifications Breakdown

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