{"title":"Giant Contend Road Models","description":"\u003cheader\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/9897\/3740\/files\/Sprockets-Giant-lifestyle-Contend1.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Contend SL Disc on a country road, rider in distance\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGiant Contend — Alloy Road Bikes for Training, Commuting, and Sportive Riding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Giant Contend provides an efficient road cycling platform in ALUXX and ALUXX SL aluminium — a practical and reliable option for road riders who want drop-bar performance without the cost of a composite frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo models make up the Contend road range at Sprockets: the Contend SL Disc 1 (ALUXX SL aluminium, disc brakes, endurance geometry) and the Contend 2 (ALUXX aluminium, accessible entry to road cycling). Both provide genuine road bike geometry and component quality suited to training, sportive riding, and commuting. At Sprockets Cycles in Kilmarnock, the Contend range represents the most affordable way to start road cycling on a Giant platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; max-width: 350px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-contend-sl-disc-1-road-bike-2026\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/9897\/3740\/files\/giant-contend-sl-disc-1.jpg?v=1773661291\" alt=\"Giant Contend SL Disc 1\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-contend-sl-disc-1-road-bike-2026\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Contend SL Disc 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALUXX SL aluminium endurance road frame with disc brakes and a solid Shimano groupset — capable alloy road performance for training and sportive riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; max-width: 350px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-contend-ar-2-road-bike-2026\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/9897\/3740\/files\/giant-contend-ar-2.jpg?v=1773670000\" alt=\"Giant Contend AR 2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-contend-ar-2-road-bike-2026\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Contend AR 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALUXX SL aluminium adventure road frame with composite fork and wide tyre clearance for mixed-surface riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALUXX SL aluminium frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Contend SL Disc 1) Giant's higher-grade alloy for a well-shaped endurance road frame — stronger and lighter than standard aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc brakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Contend SL Disc 1) reliable stopping in all conditions — a meaningful advantage for year-round road riding in Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance road geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slightly higher front end than a race road bike, providing a more comfortable position for long rides and sportive events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-bar road bike:\u003c\/strong\u003e full road bike functionality — efficient on tarmac, compatible with road tyres and accessories, usable for training, commuting, and events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-contend-2-road-bike-2026","title":"Giant Contend 2 Road Bike 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Contend 2 Road Bike 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminium road bike helps you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced road geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth ride quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32c for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALUXX aluminum frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant","offers":[{"title":"X-Small \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220511094,"sku":"4711291096721","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220543862,"sku":"4711291096738","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220576630,"sku":"4711291096745","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M\/L \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220609398,"sku":"4711291096752","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220642166,"sku":"4711291096769","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large \/ Knight Shield","offer_id":57447220674934,"sku":"4711291096776","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/9897\/3740\/files\/giant-contend-2_ad2c0190-06d6-4855-ab50-a10a0f29a50e.jpg?v=1773411237"},{"product_id":"giant-contend-sl-disc-1-road-bike-2026","title":"Giant Contend SL Disc 1 Road Bike 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Contend SL Disc 1 Road Bike 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your road riding experience with confidence and control. 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