# Giant Contend, used prices on Cyclesite > 0 active Giant Contend listings on Cyclesite, the UK's bike-only marketplace. Frame numbers checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports before going live. **Brand Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q703557 ## Fair-value range (real UK market prices) - **Low to high:** £250 to £400 - **Typical:** £300 - **Source:** market_listings - **Original price:** about £579 when new (median of 4 used-market listings quoting one), so the current used value holds roughly 52% of it - **If you are pricing one to sell:** about £300, adjusted for model year using the table below. ## Measured asking price by model year (6 real UK listings that state a model year) Median last-advertised asking price per model year. These are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. These are a different set of listings from the headline figure above: 32 of the 83 listings state a model year, and their median is £300. Compare a model year below against £300 rather than against the all-listings median. | Model year | Median asking price | 95% confidence range | Listings | |---|---|---|---| | 2022 | £300 | £250 to £450 | 6 | The range is a 95% confidence interval on that year's median, not the spread of listing prices. Where two years' ranges overlap, the difference between those years is not established by this data. ## Sell velocity - **Demand:** medium ## Overview The Contend is Giant's entry level road bike and it is one of the best first road bikes you can buy. It is the Giant equivalent of the Specialized Allez or Trek Domane AL, an aluminium road bike with proper geometry and sensible spec that does not cut corners where it matters. Giant's manufacturing scale means the Contend typically includes better components than rivals at the same price. The Contend comes in several versions. The base model is a straightforward aluminium road bike. The Contend AR adds wider tyre clearance, disc brakes, and a more relaxed geometry that makes it almost a light gravel bike. Both versions use Giant's proven aluminium frame technology and ride well for the money. With an average used price around £660, the Contend is remarkably affordable on the secondhand market. Most sit between £430 and £930, making it accessible for riders on tight budgets. ## What it's like to ride For the money, the Contend rides well. The aluminium frame is responsive enough to feel sporty and the geometry puts you in a comfortable but efficient position. It is not going to match a carbon bike for smoothness or a race bike for stiffness, but that is not the point. The Contend gets you on the road with a bike that handles properly. The AR version with wider tyres and disc brakes is noticeably more versatile. It handles rough roads, towpaths, and light gravel without complaint. The standard Contend with rim brakes is lighter and simpler but less suitable for UK winter riding. Both versions are easy to live with and simple to maintain. ## Who it's for New road cyclists who want a proper bike without spending a fortune. Commuters who want something that rides well and is tough enough for daily use. Budget conscious riders who care about value. Riders upgrading from a hybrid who want their first drop bar bike. ## Good points - Outstanding value for money, often hundreds less than equivalent rivals - Proper road bike geometry that does not compromise on handling - AR version takes wide tyres and has disc brakes for UK conditions - Simple, low maintenance design with standard components - Giant dealer network for support and sizing advice ## Considerations - Aluminium ride quality is firm on rough roads - Base models come with rim brakes which are less effective in the wet - You will outgrow it if you get serious about road cycling - Wheel and component upgrades quickly exceed the value of the bike ## FAQs ### Is the Giant Contend any good? For the money, it is one of the best entry level road bikes available. It will not win races against carbon bikes, but it handles well, rides properly, and gets you into road cycling without a huge financial commitment. Think of it as a brilliant starting point. ### Should I buy a Contend or save for a TCR? If your budget is under £1,000 and you are new to road cycling, start with the Contend. Ride it for a season and see how much you enjoy road cycling. If you are hooked, sell it and upgrade. If you can stretch to a used TCR, the jump in performance is significant. ## Buying tips - The Contend AR with disc brakes is the one to get for UK riding. The wet weather stopping power alone justifies the price difference - Check for frame dents on the downtube and chainstays. Minor dents in aluminium are usually cosmetic - Look at the groupset. Shimano Claris is basic but functional. Sora and Tiagra are noticeably better - Used Contends are very cheap. Do not spend more on upgrades than the bike cost - Make sure the wheels spin true and the bearings are smooth. Budget wheels are the first thing to wear on cheap bikes ## Live data - **Browse listings:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/giant/contend - **Sold prices:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/sold-bike-prices/giant/contend - **Get a valuation:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/giant/contend - **Programmatic search (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/search?brand=Giant&model=Contend - **Valuation (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/valuation?brand=Giant&model=Contend --- Source: [https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/giant/contend](https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/giant/contend) Cite as: Cyclesite (cyclesite.co.uk). License: CC-BY-4.0, see /ai.txt for full AI usage policy. Data is live; refresh interval ≤ 5 minutes.