{"product_id":"giant-contend-ar-2-all-rounder-road-bike-2026","title":"Giant Contend AR 2 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGiant Contend AR 2 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead headline\"\u003eBreak 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 tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"line-behind\"\u003eKey Performance Factors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item col-md-4 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced road geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item col-md-4 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmooth ride quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovative D-Fuse seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item col-md-4 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTotal control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamless 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"datarow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eXS, S, M, M\/L, L, XL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"datarow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eColours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eThundercloud\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"datarow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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