Giant FastRoad AR 1 2026 - Road Bike
The FastRoad AR 1 blends road-bike speed with flat-bar control. A lightweight aluminium frame, carbon fork and high-volume tyres make it comfortable, stable and efficient for commuting, training and mixed-surface rides.
Key Features:
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with flat-bar geometry for an upright, stable ride
- Fork: Advanced-grade composite carbon fork with OverDrive steerer
- Drivetrain: Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain with wide-range cassette
- Brakes: Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Wheels: Giant S-X2 Disc wheels with Maxxis Re-Fuse 700x40c tubeless tyres
- Standout: D-Fuse seatpost and ergo contact points for added comfort
- Finance: Available with 0% APR finance
The Giant FastRoad AR 1 is designed for riders who want the speed of a road bike with the confidence and comfort of flat handlebars. The ALUXX-grade aluminium frame is light, strong and efficient, while the flat-bar geometry puts you in a more upright position that’s well suited to urban riding, fitness training and longer leisure rides.
Up front, the composite carbon fork helps reduce road vibration and sharp impacts, keeping the ride smoother over broken tarmac and rough paths. Dropped seatstays and a D-Fuse seatpost add further compliance at the rear, helping reduce fatigue on longer rides.
Wide tyre clearance allows the FastRoad AR 1 to run high-volume tyres up to 42mm. It comes fitted with 40mm tubeless Maxxis Re-Fuse tyres, which offer a good balance of speed, grip and puncture protection across roads, cycle paths and light gravel. Tubeless compatibility also helps reduce the risk of punctures and improves comfort at lower pressures.
The Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain keeps shifting simple and durable, with a wide 11–45T cassette that handles hills without the need for a front derailleur. Hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro provide reliable stopping power in all weather conditions, adding confidence for daily riding.
Practical touches like integrated rack mounts make the FastRoad AR 1 easy to adapt for commuting or light touring, while comfortable contact points and stable handling make it a bike you can ride regularly without fuss. It’s a fast, capable all-road option for riders who want versatility without complexity.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Stem | Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:70mm, S:80mm, M:90mm, M/, L:100mm, XL:110mm |
| Bars | Giant Sport Flat, 31.8 XS:64cm, S:64cm, M:68cm, M/L: 68cm, L:68cm, XL:68cm |
| Front Brake | Tektro HD-R280, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Rear Brake | Tektro HD-R280, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Lever | Tektro HD-R280 |
| Rear Mech | Shimano CUES |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U6000, 11-speed |
| Speed | 11 |
| Rims | Giant S-X2 Disc Wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Re-Fuse, tubeless, 700x40c |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Re-Fuse, tubeless, 700x40c |
| Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact |
| Chainset | FSA Omega AGX+, 42t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:172.5mm, XL: 175mm |
| Bottom Bracket | threaded |
| Chain | Shimano CN-LG500 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG40011, 11x45 |
| Pedals | platform pedal |
Giant FastRoad Size Chart
|
Frame Size |
Rider Height (cm) |
Rider Height (ft/in) |
|
XS |
150 – 160 |
4'11" – 5'3" |
|
S |
160 – 170 |
5'3" – 5'7" |
|
M |
170 – 180 |
5'7" – 5'11" |
|
M/L |
175 – 185 |
5'9" – 6'1" |
|
L |
180 – 190 |
5'11" – 6'3" |
|
XL |
190 – 200 |
6'3" – 6'7" |
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Giant FastRoad AR 1 2026 - Road Bike
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