Giant
Pricing
Break 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.
With a wide ratio 2x9-speed Shimano Sora groupset and the ability to fit up to 38mm tubeless tyres and mudguards, the Contend AR 3 makes for a perfect year-round bike.
Giant Contend AR 3 Charcoal 2024
Balanced road geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.Smooth ride quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.Total control
Seamless 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.UK delivery
If your item is in stock and ordered before 12pm, we will do our best to despatch your order the day you place it. In busy times we tell you how long it will take us to process it.
The above does not apply to bikes, which we have to assemble and inspect before repacking for dispatch. Typically we try to have bike orders dispatched within 3-5 days, but in busier times it may take longer. In those cases we'll let you know of longer than expected delivery times.
Please bear in mind that we are closed on Wednesdays, so no items will be dispatched then.
Free postage over £40
For small items we use Royal Mail's 48 service which has a delivery time of typically 2-3 days from dispatch; though you do have the option to upgrade to 24 which is generally next-day from dispatch if you require your order sooner. Please note in some cases the item will need to be signed for, so please provide an address where someone will be in.
Orders of over £40 will qualify for free standard postage with Royal Mail 48. This may exclude certain bulky or awkward items which will be calculated automatically at the basket screen.
Bike shipping
When we send out a larger parcel such as a bike or trailer we use a next-day courier - usually either DPD or Parcelforce.
For these reasons please supply us with a delivery address where there will be someone in to sign for your parcel. If there is nobody in when the couriers call, they will leave a card. You can then phone them to arrange delivery for another day or collect your goods from your local depot (a photo ID with proof of address will be required).
How will my bike be delivered?
We fully assemble, safety check and inspect every bike as though you were going to ride it away from our showroom.
However, to get it back into a box suitable for a courier to handle, we have to remove the pedals, handlebar and usually the front wheel - so some minor reassembly is required when the bike is delivered to you.
Please bear in mind that you might need a 15mm spanner for the pedals (adult's bikes generally do not come with pedals included, so you may not need to worry about this), and 4mm, 5mm and 6mm allen/hex keys for the reassembly.
Outside the UK
Since Brexit it is no longer feasible for our website to have permanent shipping prices for international delivery. Instead, if there is an item you are interested in, please Contact Us with a full delivery address and we will quote for delivery.
All the prices on our website and catalogue are in pounds sterling and are inclusive of VAT, but VAT will be removed for international orders. Please bear in mind that you will likely have to pay your country's taxes, import duties and associated courier handling fees for any items.
Model Year | 2024 |
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Options | S Charcoal LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days M Charcoal LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days ML Charcoal LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days L Charcoal LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days XL Charcoal LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days |
Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc |
Forks | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Rear Derailleur/Hub Gear | Shimano Sora |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
Shifters | Shimano Sora 9-speed |
Chainset | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 |
Stem | Giant Sport |
Handlebars | Giant Connect |
Front Brake | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotor |
Rear Brake | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotor |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, 22mm inner rim width |
Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Spokes | Sapim |
Tyres | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm effective width) |
Saddle | Giant Approach |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset |
Other | Fender mount, 38mm max tyre size |
Gender | Men |
Frame Material | Aluminium |
Discipline | All-Rounder |
Groupset Level | Shimano Sora 9-speed |