// GIANT CONTEND 3 BIKE 2019A NEW CONTENDER HAS APPEAREDRoad riding is one of the oldest forms of bike riding. Road bikes continue to get lighter, more durable, and smoother. The 2019 Giant Contend 3 Bike is a smooth, fast and fun road bike that is incredibly versatile. It starts with an aluminum frame that has an aluminum fork. The frame comes with a 27.2mm and has plenty of tire clearance for up to 28c tires for extra comfort. It is a perfect blend of agility and comfort.The Contend 3 comes with a 2x8 Shimano Claris drivetrain. That includes Claris shifters, front derailleur, and rear derailleur. The cassette has an 11-34 tooth gear range which means climbing steeper hills will become easier. Riders will still be able to accelerate quickly on the flats. If you're just getting into road riding and want a bike that is smooth and quick, then you'll want the 2019 Giant Contend 3 Bike.FeaturesAluminum frame is lightweight and durableShimano Claris drivetrain is smooth and reliableVersatile tire clearance with clearance for up to 28c tires27.2mm seatpost helps reduce road shock and vibrationSPECIFICATIONSFrameALUXX-Grade AluminumForkAluminum, Alloy OverDrive SteererHeadset-ShiftersShimano ClarisFront DerailleurShimano ClarisRear DerailleurShimano ClarisCranksetFSA Tempo, 34/50TBottom BracketCartridgePedals-ChainKMC Z72CassetteCS-HG50-8, 11-34TBrakesTektro TK-B177WheelsetGiant S-R3TiresGiant S-R3 AC, 700x28cHandlebarGiant ConnectStemSportBar Tape-SeatpostAlloy RoundSeatclamp-SaddleContactIntended UseRoadWeight-Note: Components are subject to change without notice.METRICINCHSizeExtra SmallSmallMediumMedium LargeLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length430465500535555585B: Effective Top Tube510530545560575595C: Stack523546567586605624D: Reach365373377381390398E: BB Height------F: BB Drop707070656565G: Head Tube Length125145165190210230H: Head Tube Angle71 deg72 deg72.5 deg72.5 deg72.5 deg72.5 degI: Seat Tube Angle74.5 deg74 deg73.5 deg73 deg73 deg72.5 degJ: Standover Height687717745779797822K: Chainstay Length410410410410410410L: Wheelbase97397998599710121027Crank Arm Length165 mm170 mm172.5 mm172.5 mm175 mm175 mmStem Length80 mm90 mm100 mm100 mm110 mm110 mmHandlebar Width400 mm400 mm420 mm420 mm440 mm440 mmSuggested Rider HeightFrame SizeExtra SmallSmallMediumMedium LargeLargeExtra LargeRider Height5'2" - 5'6" 157 - 167 cm5'6" - 5'8" 167 - 173 cm5'8" - 5'10" 173 - 178 cm5'10" - 6'0" 178 - 183 cm6'0" - 6'2" 183 - 188 cm6'2" - 6'4" 188 - 193 cmSizeExtra SmallSmallMediumMedium LargeLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length16.918.319.721.121.923.0B: Effective Top Tube20.120.921.522.022.623.4C: Stack20.621.522.323.123.824.6D: Reach14.414.714.815.015.415.7E: BB Height------F: BB Drop2.82.82.82.62.62.6G: Head Tube Length4.95.76.57.58.39.1H: Head Tube Angle71.0 deg72.0 deg72.5 deg72.5 deg72.5 deg72.5 degI: Seat Tube Angle74.5 deg74.0 deg73.5 deg73.0 deg73.0 deg72.5 degJ: Standover Height27.028.229.330.731.432.4K: Chainstay Length16.116.116.116.116.116.1L: Wheelbase38.338.538.839.339.840.4Crank Arm Length165 mm170 mm172.5 mm172.5 mm175 mm175 mmStem Length80 mm90 mm100 mm100 mm110 mm110 mmHandlebar Width400 mm400 mm420 mm420 mm440 mm440 mmSuggested Rider HeightFrame SizeExtra SmallSmallMediumMedium LargeLargeExtra LargeRider Height5'2" - 5'6" 157 - 167 cm5'6" - 5'8" 167 - 173 cm5'8" - 5'10" 173 - 178 cm5'10" - 6'0" 178 - 183 cm6'0" - 6'2" 183 - 188 cm6'2" - 6'4" 188 - 193 cm