{"product_id":"giant-contend-ar-2-2026-road-bike","title":"Contend AR 2 (2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBreak out of the box and expand your road riding adventures. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this ultra-capable road bike has built-in compliance and high-volume tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Factors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced road geometry \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth ride quality \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eInnovative D-Fuse seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal control \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSeamless 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 on rough roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALUXX Aluminum Technology \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless System \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverDrive \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGiant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1\/4” lower and 1 1\/8” upper for road, 1 1\/2” lower and 1 1\/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD-Fuse Technology \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing to be used as a reference only and based on rider's height. 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