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 tyres, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.
Giant Contend AR 2 2026
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 over £40 (gbp) qualify for free standard delivery via Royal Mail 48. Please note that helmets are excluded, as they're often ordered in the wrong size/shape/fit. Some larger items aren't suitable for Royal Mail and may need to be sent by courier instead; if so, any additional delivery costs will be clearly shown at checkout.
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 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Options | S Thundercloud LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days M Thundercloud In stock now ML Thundercloud LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days L Thundercloud LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days XL Thundercloud LAST FEW warehouse stock. Typically 5-7 days |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminium, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
| Forks | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Rear Derailleur/Hub Gear | Shimano Tiagra |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra 2x10 |
| Chainset | Shimano Tiagra 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 10x34 |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebars | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Front Brake | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic discs, Giant MPH rotors 160mm |
| Rear Brake | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic discs, Giant MPH rotors 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Tyres | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Accessories/Miscellaneous | Fender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size |
| Discipline | All-Rounder |
| Groupset Level | Shimano Tiagra 10-speed |
| Gender | Men |


