i have both a GIANT contend 3 AND a GIANT contend ar3......they are both extraordinary!....for $ 2000 i have TWO great bikes that are less than half the price of 1 comparable bike from some other makers...both bikes weigh in at 22.5 lbs...both are stiff framed and very well built...the contend 3 at $ 800 IS LIGHT AND SUPER FAST with easy shifting 8 speed cassette...its got a great RED paint finish and after i upgraded to 700x32mm tires its an all around great bike. The AR3 is a beautiful black finish with large white lettering...it feels nearly identical to the base bike but has an extra gear (9) in the rear and a double disc setup....im 71 years old and i must tell you i FLY on these bikes and can climb very effectively due to excellent gearing and light weight....i RECOMMEND these bikes 100%.....
@tcat6004 жыл бұрын
Hi have SL1. First of all I love the colour :-) I know... it is very subjective. I've bought it for commuting. I Ireland it comes with semi-compact crank-set (52-36) and I replaced it with compact one (50-34) as it is more suitable for city riding and some hills with 11% gradient. It doesn't feel heavy. This is endurance bike and in that role it is fantastic. It could be commuting or spins with friends, it will do those things quite nicely. For the fist time I use 11-speed 105 and it works very well. Shifting is very smooth and light. I think it is better than Ultegra 6700 on my other bike. Ride is very smooth and more comfortable than on my second bike due to 28mm tyres. I use 23/25mm on my other bike. Position is quite comfortable but it depends on so many factors (stem length, stem angle, saddle etc.) This bike has bottom mounting points for carriers/rack with is very useful. I put a rack on it. It looks terrible now ;-) but I can take a lot of stuff with me to my work. Overall I'm very happy with that purchase. At that price it is very good offer.
@BobRoss_lover4 жыл бұрын
Would you say it's better suited for commuting than the Contend AR series?
@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites3 жыл бұрын
I've got the same bike, love it. With semi-compact also. I've changed the cassette to 11-32 (from 11-30) for the hills but not sure it makes much difference. Did it make much of a difference when you went to 50-34? Its a little hilly where I live.
@drchris1033 жыл бұрын
I have the Contend AR 2 and I personally like this bike the most for road usage. Will be snagging a PROPEL ADVANCED 1 once i find a buyer for my AR 2. Giant makes solid bikes for sure.
@marcusstoner16414 жыл бұрын
My local bike shop stocks Giant and Merida. I have £1000 budget, seriously tempted by the SL1. Thanks for the video.
4 жыл бұрын
Like the content you provide in your channel, just today was in bike shop looking at and trying out contend sl1 (2019) as its on sale right now, but by watching this think i will go for preodering the 2020 model as its has full carbon fork for 50 euros extra
@mypointofblue52604 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I just bought the Contend (black and orange) yesterday. Looking forward to riding it.
@AndrewEvenstar4 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for about 2 months. You're going to love it!!
@kevinthomson63243 жыл бұрын
My goal is to have a contend ar1 hanging in my garage in the spring. Love that bike! Ticks all the boxes for me light aluminum frame Hydraulic disk brakes 105 Ability to run multiple wheel sizes Great price Comfortable riding position Lots of compliance thanx to dfuse seatpost Just need to add giants carbon dfuse bars a set of 650 by 47mm wheels for Offroad days and a 32c road tire on stock rims for road days and it’s perfect 👌
@sergeyandrushko6003 жыл бұрын
Contend AR and Contend SL has different geo, SL has shorter wheelsbase and chainstay, and also different length of seat tube and top tube. Nice "inside"
@cyclingaroundworld29882 жыл бұрын
I have a giant contend ar, and maxxis ravager 700*40 fit into this frame, which in fact became 700*43 on my wheelset), there were 4-5 millimeters of clearance left, this is a custom bike and its weight was 9.2kilo
@choocharoo4 жыл бұрын
Heya. Great content, keep it up. Quick question. I’m going to a show in Toronto Ontario Canada this weekend. I’m looking at the AR vs a Defy. I’m a bigger rider at 6’3 270. Just wondering which you would suggest. Tx much.
@kickbuttowsky78585 жыл бұрын
Awesome awesome , you are my favourite youtuber 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@HardCorps884 жыл бұрын
I’m going Giant. I’m 77 inches and Giant makes a 64cm frame with 105 components
@torbal9995 ай бұрын
If I can get trek alr4 disc used for same price as contend sl2, which one should I get ?
@bobicabayo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Im planning to buy a contend sl 2 disk
@aboutbikes12645 жыл бұрын
When you buy the bike it is set up tubeless with sealant in tyres for you.
@AndrewEvenstar4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a source on the sealant? I believe you. I have the contend AR 1,just haven't seen thay anywhere yet! I'm new to bikes so not sure if that's standard to do that
@xelseartheonlyone12673 жыл бұрын
I want to buy this bike. AR3 Seems pretty sweet.
@Anth2304 жыл бұрын
I think last year's base content 1 came with the tubeless tires at least here In the US ...that no longer seems to be the case. Tubeless ready only...also I think the content 1 use can use up to 32c.
@mauricehamilton89854 жыл бұрын
I love my giant content sl disc 11 speed 105 crankset very smooth bike
@junboo87304 жыл бұрын
Hi I have the Marin Gestalt X10 and was considering the Giant SL1 disc. Will the giant be faster on the road?. I know the X10 is a gravel but I have never rode a road bike.
@TheSendakite4 жыл бұрын
Why not compare the Domana, Checkpoint, Hatchet and Contend models with the same groupset?
@johnm913265 жыл бұрын
The SL pricing seems a bit high, 200 AUD more than what I got a 2019 SuperSix Evo for a few months ago.
@fredrikparapat99414 жыл бұрын
I like disc brake. Now make me confused between sl 1 disc or defy advance 2. Any suggestion?
@ankitdemla4 жыл бұрын
Hi In need of a serious help here.. Planning my first road bike.. really confused between two options.. Merida Scultra 100 2020 and Giant Contend 2 2020 What would be the perfect choice..
@xelseartheonlyone12673 жыл бұрын
Contend is perfect.
@jerzykryszczynski48924 жыл бұрын
Super film 👍 Więcej takich filmów 👍🚴🇵🇱 Pozdrawiamy serdecznie z CHICAGO 👍🇵🇱🚵🇵🇱🚴🇵🇱
@unkindguy884 жыл бұрын
we dont have the SL1 here in usa
@junreaksaa4 жыл бұрын
Planning to buy contend 1 because giant site says it can fit up to 32c.
@AndrewEvenstar4 жыл бұрын
A guy on yt tested 38c and it still had room 👍🏼
@rustolebayev3248 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewEvenstar can you get me the link?
@Zero-sj8qh5 жыл бұрын
Im sick of this bike🙂practical and affordable. This is rebranding with some gravel tweaks. BTW I like your channel.