This makes them compatible for most budgets and the bike to work scheme. The only differences in the contend come in the form of tapered head tubes, shorter chain stays and a seat post that is designed to dampen vibrations.Īll bar one of the Contend range retail under £1,000. The entry level of the Giant range, the Contend range is made up of an aluminium frame made to measure very similar to the Defy range listed below. YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO GIANT’S 2018 MOUNTAIN BIKES - THE CONTEND RANGE Giant Contend 1 Road Bike We’ve had a look at the full 2018 road bike range. Now worth roughly 2bn USD, they really are bicycle Giants. Established in 1972 in Taiwan by a businessman and his friends, these guys are no stranger to the game. With the Giant Trinity Advanced being the fastest bike in the World in 2017, their 2018 line up looks even more exciting. You may have seen our blog post on the Giant Bicycle company earlier in the year. It’s no surprise that they’re the World’s biggest retailer of bikes.

Well priced, understated & regularly at the top of tests, Giant have been getting it right for a number of years.

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