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Which Giant Contend AR3??

hey everyone I'm wanting to upgrade my bicycle to a Giant Contend AR3 and I've narrowed it down to 2 in my local area.

One is from a reputable secondhand refurbishing bike store which is a 2025 AR3 with one owner for $1199 AUD. They said they will service it cleaner set it up and it comes with a 12 month warranty.

The second option is from Facebook marketplace a 2024 AR3 (photos attached) for $950 haggled down.
Which option do you think is better value? I'm reasonably new to writing so I'm not sure if there's an obvious pic between the two.

I don't have photos of the first bike but have swung past the store and seen it in person. They're both the exact same colour way size and model so I'm just a bit unsure and want some advice from people who know a bit more.

u/dodgamer — 7 days ago
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Which Giant Contend AR3??

hey everyone I'm wanting to upgrade my bicycle to a Giant Contend AR3 and I've narrowed it down to 2 in my local area.

One is from a reputable secondhand refurbishing bike store which is a 2025 AR3 with one owner for $1199 AUD. They said they will service it cleaner set it up and it comes with a 12 month warranty.

The second option is from Facebook marketplace a 2024 AR3 (photos attached) for $950 haggled down.
Which option do you think is better value? I'm reasonably new to writing so I'm not sure if there's an obvious pic between the two.

I don't have photos of the first bike but have swung past the store and seen it in person. They're both the exact same colour way size and model so I'm just a bit unsure and want some advice from people who know a bit more.

u/dodgamer — 7 days ago
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Used Giant Contend AR3?

hey all,

i'm sort of new to cycling, almost purely pavement and casual road riding on a 2013 specialized sirrus (L). wanting to upgrade to something nicer

i found a used 2025 giant contend ar3 at a secondhand bike store near me for $1299 AUD. they said they will give it a service and clean/detail and that it comes with a 12 month warranty.

i have two main questions:

  1. it's a size M and im 180cm. i'm getting mixed reviews on what size would suit me, it felt fine sitting on it in person but does anyone else have any opinions or advice? i've never used drop bars so not sure what is a "comfy" position.

  2. do you think this is a good deal? i was initially looking at used AR4s but they are all around $1000-$1200 near me for older models.

appreciate the help!

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u/dodgamer — 8 days ago