Contend AR 3
OverviewAbout the Giant Contend AR 3
The Giant Contend AR 3 is a road bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $1,799. A drop-bar bike built for sealed roads, speed and distance.
SizingWhat size Contend AR 3 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Giant recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 157 to 169 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 7 in |
| S | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| M | 171 to 181 cm | 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| ML | 177 to 187 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| L | 183 to 193 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 4 in |
| XL | 189 to 199 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Rider heights from Giant's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Giant
- Category
- Road
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
- Price
- $1,799, RRP AUD (Giant Sydney)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 594 mm
- Reach
- 384 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.55
- Head angle
- 72.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1016 mm
- Chainstay
- 422 mm
- BB drop
- 79 mm
- Standover
- 810 mm
- Fork rake
- 53 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Sora
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 9
- Crank
- Shimano Sora
- Chainrings
- 50/34
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG400, 11-34
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Brakes
- Tektro MD-C550
- Rotors
- 160/160mm
- Wheelset
- Giant S-R2 Disc
- Stock tyre
- 700x32c
- Max tyre clearance
- 38 mm
- Fork material
- Advanced Grade Composite
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse alloy, 14mm offset
- Cockpit
- Giant Connect bar, Giant Sport stem
- Saddle
- Giant Approach
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.55 gives an upright, comfort-oriented riding position.
- Steering
- A 72.5 deg head angle points to balanced steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 1 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Giant official Contend AR 3 spec sheet), verified 2026-09-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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