Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminum road bike helps you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience.
The Giant Contend 2 is the cornerstone of Giant’s all-rounder road category, designed for riders who want a fast, reliable, and approachable entry into road cycling.
While the "AR" (All-Road) versions of the Contend utilize disc brakes and wider tires, the standard Contend 2 focuses on classic road performance. It features a lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminum frame paired with a full-carbon fork. This combination ensures the bike is snappy enough for group rides while remains comfortable enough to soak up road vibrations through the integrated D-Fuse seatpost.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, Compact Road Design, Internal Cable Routing
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer
Handlebar: Giant Connect, 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Sport
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Alloy, 14mm offset (D-shaped for vertical compliance)
Saddle: Giant Approach (with UniClip mount system)
Color: Knight Shield (Metallic Grey)
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano Claris, 2x8-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris (8-speed)
Crankset: FSA Tempo, 34/50T
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50, 11-34T
Chain: KMC Z72
Brakes: Tektro TK-B177 dual-pivot calliper brakes
Brake Levers: Shimano Claris
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Giant S-R3 Wheelset, Alloy, QR
Hubs: Giant Alloy, Loose Ball Bearing
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires: CST Sprint, 700x28c (30mm effective width)
Max Tire Clearance: 28mm-30mm (depending on tire brand and rim width)
Key Performance Factors
Compact Road Design: The downward-sloping top tube creates smaller frame triangles, making the bike lighter and stiffer for better power transfer.
OverDrive Steerer: An oversized headset bearing system that improves front-end steering precision.
D-Fuse Technology: The D-shaped alloy seatpost is engineered to flex slightly under load, significantly reducing road buzz compared to a standard round post.