At Giant, the two-wheeler is more than just a machine; it’s changing the world, and a way to extend the boundaries of your world, too. Giant combines their passion with industry-leading materials, manufacturing and design, resulting in some of the world’s finest bicycles. One of the highest-volume bike manufacturers in the world, Giant consistently outperforms competitors on value and performance.
Giant’s technology wins are worth noting, but they aren’t the only thing that separate it from other brands, Giant’s Global Marketing and Communications Manager, Doug Barnett, said. In terms of other innovations, Giant also introduced its Maestro suspension in 2006. Maestro Suspension, according to Giant, is designed to deliver an giant mountain efficient rear suspension power transfer. Maestro utilizes a setup of four pivot points and two linkages to create a floating pivot point that is designed to reduce pedal bob and enables the rear wheel to travel vertically. In 1995, Giant designed the first road bicycle with a sloping top tube featuring a smaller rear triangle.
With 135mm of full rear-wheel travel , it features a two-position adjustable Advanced Forged Composite flip-chip equipped upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight. With disc brakes and smooth-riding, high-volume tubeless tires, this new road machine encourages you to elevate your road riding adventures. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their road riding abilities, Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Its disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance put you in control, even on rough roads. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimizing fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure.
Giant compact frames are also stiffer, more comfortable and easier to dial in a perfect fit. For example, the carbon in their world-championship bicycles is painstakingly woven in Giant’s own composite factory. The frame is then meticulously crafted using filament winding and a co-molding process that renders impressive lightness, exceptional power transfer and a dreamy ride quality.
From gran fondos to epic solo rides, this lightweight composite bike is everything you need for your most challenging rides. The Advanced-grade composite frame is also integrated for disc brakes, with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, plus clearance for high-volume tires up to 35c. Versatility Endurance road geometry, added tire clearance and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged back roads and mountain passes. This smooth-riding endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides on all types of roads.
It starts with a full composite frame that’s fitted with our most up-to-date Maestro suspension. The Advanced Forged composite rocker arm and trunnion-mount shock help produce 115mm of smooth rear-wheel travel that’s active and sensitive to small bumps, giving you killer traction and confident control. Latest suspension tech Updated Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel.