Giant Contend 2

Description

Giant Contend 2 — The Road Bike That Grows With You

The Giant Contend 2 is a fantastic starting point for road cycling. It suits riders who want to push the pace, cover more miles, and build their confidence on the road. Furthermore, it delivers a level of quality and ride quality that punches well above its £750 price tag.

ALUXX Aluminium Frame — Light, Stiff and Fast

Giant builds the Contend 2 around an ALUXX-grade 6061 aluminium frame with single-butted tubes. This keeps the bike light without sacrificing strength. Additionally, Giant uses their Compact Road Design, which slopes the toptube downward from headtube to seattube. As a result, the bike feels stiffer and handles more precisely. It also makes fitting riders of different heights much easier.

The geometry strikes a balance between comfort and performance. Consequently, you sit in a confident, upright-enough position without sacrificing speed. Whether you ride sportives, commute, or simply explore country roads, the Contend 2 handles it all with ease.

Carbon Composite Fork — Smooth and Precise

Despite its accessible price, Giant fits the Contend 2 with an Advanced-grade composite fork. This is a significant upgrade over steel or aluminium forks at this price point. The carbon construction absorbs road buzz and vibrations. Therefore, your hands and arms arrive at the end of a ride feeling far fresher. In addition, the OverDrive steerer provides precise, confident front-end steering.

Shimano Claris 8-Speed — Reliable Gearing for All Roads

The Shimano Claris 8-speed groupset handles all shifting and braking duties. It covers every component — shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur, and brake levers. Claris delivers smooth, reliable gear changes that new riders will find intuitive. Moreover, the FSA Tempo 34/50t crankset pairs with an 11-34t cassette, giving you a wide enough range to tackle climbs with confidence and flat roads with speed.

Braking comes from Tektro TK-B177 callipers. These provide consistent stopping power in a variety of conditions. As a result, you can ride with confidence whether the roads are dry or damp.

D-Fuse Seatpost — Comfort Over the Long Haul

One of the standout features of the Contend 2 is the Giant D-Fuse alloy seatpost. Giant engineers this seatpost to flex slightly under load. It absorbs road shocks and vibrations before they reach your body. Consequently, you feel far less fatigue on longer rides. This technology usually appears on far more expensive bikes. Therefore, finding it here at this price makes the Contend 2 exceptional value.

Tubeless-Ready WheelSystem — Less Punctures, More Riding

Giant fits the S-R3 alloy wheelset with stainless spokes. These wheels support tubeless tyre setup up to 32c. As a result, you can run lower tyre pressures for improved grip and a smoother ride. Furthermore, tubeless tyres drastically reduce the risk of pinch flats. The bike ships with CST Sprint 700x28c tyres, which offer a good balance of speed and comfort straight out of the box.

Built for Year-Round Riding

The Contend 2 includes fender mounts as standard. This makes it a genuinely practical year-round road bike. Additionally, the upright geometry and comfortable ride quality make it well suited to commuting as well as weekend rides. In short, this is a bike you can rely on in all conditions and for all occasions.

Specifications

Component	Specification
Frame & Fork
Frame	ALUXX-grade aluminum
Fork	Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
Drivetrain & Brakes
Brakes	Tektro TK-B177
Rear derailleur	Shimano Claris
Front derailleur	Shimano Claris
Shifters	Shimano Claris
Crankset	FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34T
Chain	KMC Z72
Cockpit
Handlebar	Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Stem	Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Handlebar tape/Grips	Velo cork tape
Wheels
Rims	Giant S-R3 wheelset, alloy
Hubs	Giant alloy
Front tyre	CST Sprint, 700x28c (30mm)
Rear tyre	CST Sprint, 700x28c (30mm)
Other Parts
Saddle	Giant Approach
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
Pedals	Supplied without pedals

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Normally, we aim to pack up and send out your orders on the same day (especially if you order before midday) and you’ll have the option to pick which courier you’d like to use at checkout. All letters will be sent via Royal Mail and all bikes are sent using Paisley Freight. Other items have the option of Evri or Royal Mail. Delivery time is usually two or three working days from dispatch.

We deliver to all of mainland UK for the costs shown below, please contact us via phone on 01425 403584 or email info@newforestcycling.com to enquire about shipping to non-mainland locations.

In-Store Pick up is also available at checkout, if you’d like to come and pick up in person!

Returns

30 Day UK Returns

We want you to be 100% happy with your shopping experience and therefore we offer a 30-day returns policy for any unwanted and unused items that are still within their original packaging. Please be aware that in this instance the customer must cover the cost of returning an unwanted item.

We cannot assume responsibility for returned items lost in the post. Your statutory rights are not affected.

If you’re returning a faulty item, please contact us so we can assist you.

Returns Policy Terms & Conditions

All Items will be inspected upon return before issuing a refund.
Items must be returned with all original packaging and tags attached. Items returned with incomplete or damaged packaging or missing or unattached tags may be refused or subject to a restocking fee.
In the unlikely event that an item is returned to us in an unsuitable condition, we may have to send it back to you and refuse the return.
Please return items with a cover letter.
Please retain your proof of postage.
For faulty products, we will refund the return shipping cost upon inspection.
We will also refund the shipping if an incorrect item has been sent to you.
Be aware that we DO NOT refund the returns shipping cost of an unwanted bike. Including Electric Bikes. Be sure before purchasing that it is the correct size and model that you want. Our helpful team are only a phone call away – 01425 403584
The refund processing time can take up to 10 working days.

Warranty & Insurance

CUBE Warranty

Your CUBE bike is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for 2 years with effect from the date of sale. In addition, CUBE provides customers with the following warranty in the event of frame breakage outside the statutory warranty period as follows:

For all frames and rigid forks from model year 2011 and older CUBE guarantee from the date of sale:

Aluminium: 5-year guarantee

Titanium: 5-year guarantee

Carbon fibre, aluminium-carbon fibre: 2-year guarantee

For all frames and rigid forks from model year 2012 and onwards CUBE guarantee from the date of sale:

Aluminium: 6-year guarantee

Carbon fibre, aluminium-carbon fibre: 3-year guarantee

If a break occurs during this period (from date of sale), CUBE will replace the item with the same or similar. This warranty applies only to the frame. The cost of components necessary for the frame’s function (e.g., seat post, derailleur, headset, rear shock, etc.) must be borne by the customer.

More details on CUBE’s warranty.

Bosch Warranty:

Our E-Bikes come with 2 year warranty on all Bosch parts. The warranty begins with the sale of the e-bike, up to a maximum of 48 months from the battery’s date of manufacture.

Bosch e-bike batteries also have a guarantee that within the first 2 years or up to 500 full charge cycles the battery will hold 60% of it’s nominal capacity.

More details on Bosch’s warranty.

Insurance:

VeloLife offers 90 days of free insurance on your brand new CUBE bike. They will give you 30 days free cover when you sign up and, if you choose to buy a bike policy, they will discount 2 months premium off the cost of the first years cover.