2024 Giant Contend AR vs 2025 Giant Contend AR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the 2025 Giant Contend AR
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The 2024 Giant Contend AR numbers we have for size ML are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | 2024 Giant Contend AR ML | 2025 Giant Contend AR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 591 | 559 | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 71.8° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.0° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 422 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1003 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 256 | not listed | |
| Standover | 806 | 759 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 445 | −90 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 135 | −35 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 375 |
Differences are the 2025 Giant Contend AR minus the 2024 Giant Contend AR. Full charts: 2024 Giant Contend AR, 2025 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
2024 Giant Contend AR2025 Giant Contend AR
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | 2024 Giant Contend ARAR 1 | 2025 Giant Contend AR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Contend | Giant ALUXX-grade |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG50 Deore |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | KMC Z72 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS520 | FSA Tempo |
| Chainring | Shimano FC-RS520 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 | Giant S-R3 AC |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | Tektro MD-C550, Shimano Claris |
| Rotor | Giant MPH | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL | Giant Connect XS:40cm |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Giant Sport XS:80mm |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Giant Approach |
| Rim | not listed | Giant S-R2 |
| Grips | not listed | Velo cork tape |
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