Giant Contend AR 2
An endurance road bike from 2025, made in 5 sizes from S to XL. Fits tyres up to 38 mm.
Size
Stack 595 mmReach 383 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 559 | 574 | 595 | 614 | 638 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 375 | 380 | 383 | 392 | 400 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.55 | 1.57 | 1.59 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 535 | 550 | 565 | 580 | 595 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 445 | 480 | 515 | 535 | 565 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 135 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 215 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 759 | 783 | 810 | 829 | 856 |
| Handling | |||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 71.8° | 72° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 61 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 1003 | 1011 | 1015 | 1031 | 1046 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 422 | 422 | 422 | 422 | 422 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 594 | 602 | 606 | 621 | 637 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
Endurance
A taller, more upright position that stays comfortable on long days and rough roads.
Handling, size ML
- Steering
- Neutral56 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Stable1015 mm
- Chainstays
- Long422 mm
- BB drop
- Low80 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size ML here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube Attain C:62 Race2026Stack −4 mm, reach +2 mm | 56 | −4 mm | +2 mm |
| Bianchi Infinito 105 DI22026Stack +5 mm, reach −1 mm | 57 | +5 mm | −1 mm |
| Scott Speedster 302025Stack −2 mm, reach +2 mm | L/56 | −2 mm | +2 mm |
| Scott Contessa Speedster 252025Stack −2 mm, reach +2 mm | L/56 | −2 mm | +2 mm |
| Bmc Roadmachine TWO2026Stack same, reach +5 mm | 56 | same | +5 mm |
| Grind Grit2026Stack same, reach +5 mm | L | same | +5 mm |
Other versions
Model years
- 2026
- 2025
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.
- Contend AR 12026
- Contend AR 22026