Giant Contend AR 1 2020 Project and Review

Join me in this project build as I take a stock 2020 Giant Contend AR 1 (size Large) and turn it into a poor man's superbike. I also will review the bike in the different builds and also test it out in a Gravel Race. Also I will check to see if a 650bx47c wheelset can fit in this frame. Can this Budget Bike compete with road and gravel bikes that cost 3 times as much? Favero Assioma Duo Pedals - https://amzn.to/38Q41Pm Arundel Side Loader Cage - https://amzn.to/36IRyvg Sram Red 22 Crankset - https://amzn.to/2UcB9g6 Sram Red 22 Medium Cage Rear Derailleur - https://amzn.to/38Q93eI Sram Red 22 Front Derailleur - https://amzn.to/38TOBK6 Sram 1071 11-32 Cassette - https://amzn.to/2Sgj66n Ritchey Streem II Carbon Handlebars - https://amzn.to/2RH7Ctu Ritchey C220 Stem - https://amzn.to/2GF66l2 Pro Stealth Saddle 142mm - https://amzn.to/2uJBLzc Pro Stealth Saddle 152mm - https://amzn.to/2REulGy Lazer Century Helmet Medium - https://amzn.to/2uLl06H Continental Ultra Sport II 28c Tires - https://amzn.to/36FgGDh If you are new to my channel, I put up weekly videos on anything cycling related from tech/bike reviews, build tips, fitness, hacks, and race reviews. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing to support the channel. Follow me on: Instagram:   / blackwatercyclist   Facebook:   / blackwatercyclist1   Strava:   / strava   Giant Website for the bike: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/con... Stock Build: 2020 Giant Contend AR 1 Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc Handlebar: Giant D-Fuse SL Stem: Giant Contact Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite Saddle: Giant Contact (forward) Shifters: Shimano 105 R7000 Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7000 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS R7000 Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Cassette: Shimano 105, 11x34 Chain: KMC X11EL-1 Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 Bottom Bracket:Threaded Shimano 24mm Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset Hubs: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset Spokes: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32 tubeless Sram Red Build 2020 Giant Contend AR 1 Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Garbon Streem II Stem: Ritchey WCS C260 Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite Saddle: Shimano Pro Stealth Alloy Rail Shifters: Sram Red 22 Front Derailleur: Sram Red 22 Rear Derailleur: Sram Red 22 Medium Cage Brakes: Sram Red 22 Hydro Flat Mount Brake Levers: Sram Red 22 Cassette: Sram PG 1170 11-32 Chain: KMC X11EL-1 Crankset: Sram S900 Carbon 48/32 (Praxis Rings) Bottom Bracket:Threaded BB30 Rims: Light Bicycle Aero Carbon Rims Hubs: Novatec Tires: Continental Ultra Sport II (Gravel:Continental Speed Ride 40c) Stock Build: 21.6 lbs Lighter Wheels: 19.5 lbs Sram Red22 Build: 17.4 lbs *Weights do not include pedals or cages, computer mounts, saddle bags, etc. Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.”