Giant bicycles: lineup and operating rules

Sure, cycling is a pleasure. A lot of pleasant emotions can give even a small bike ride. A bicycle should be a reliable car for many years. A well-known manufacturer of such vehicles is Giant.

The Taiwanese company Giant is engaged not only in the production of bicycles, but also in their sale around the world. In addition, more than half of all branded bicycles are assembled at the facilities of this company. The main production facilities are located in Taiwan and China, where the bicycle is a popular vehicle. There is also a plant in the Netherlands, where this type of transport has become popular.

When assembling bicycles, components and mechanisms of our own design are used. Some components are purchased from other well-known manufacturers, for example, such as KMC, Maxxis, Fox Racing, Shimano. Build quality is pretty good.

Product Feature is in the price / quality ratio. The company produces bicycles of different price segments, but the main direction is bicycles of a budget category. This segment is represented by affordable, high-quality and reliable models that are really nice to operate.

The model range of this brand has products of various categories: mountain, sports, road, road and others. All options have their own markings. Models differ not only in constructive solutions, but also in attachments, for example, the presence of disc brakes, the use of a fork made of composite materials, or the presence of a battery and electric drive. All models of the company are strictly divided into male and female options, the latter are sold under the Liv brand. Some models are presented below.

It is a lightweight, stylish and comfortable city bike. The aluminum frame provides a small weight of the product, which is very important in the city. Carbon fork damps fine vibrations and bumps on poor road surfaces. The low weight of the structure and high-quality components allow you to accelerate well and move confidently in the stream.

This model belongs to the class of mountain bikes. An affordable entry-level category is suitable for cycling along roads and rough terrain. A sturdy aluminum frame provides sufficient strength and light weight. The fork travel is 100 mm, which is a good indicator, because it allows you to comfortably move on roads with a wide variety of surfaces and overcome any obstacles.

This is a semi-professional model focused on experienced riders. Design features: aluminum frame, hydraulic fork with a stroke of 100 mm, hydraulic disc brakes. Such characteristics make the operation of the vehicle pleasant in all conditions. On this bike you can conquer the city open spaces, as well as off-road in the countryside. The model will appeal to both novice amateur cyclists and experienced riders.

Professional-grade double-suspension cycling will not leave indifferent riders who like to conquer gravel roads. Large and tenacious wheels (27.5 inches), a 20-speed transmission, hydraulic disc brakes, a fork with a stroke of up to 150 mm and a rear derailleur from Shimano allow you to conquer space without noticing obstacles. The model will especially appeal to fans of extreme sports and climbers of mountain slopes.

It is a universal model. 28-inch wheels and a 30-speed transmission help the cyclist move confidently around the city. A soft fork with a 63 mm stroke allows you to overcome major bumps; Shimano disc hydraulic brakes make braking efficient and comfortable. The design provides a sporty fit. This is a great bike for riding around the city and outings beyond the city limits.

This is a range of mid-range mountain bikes. On a sturdy and lightweight frame, wheels of 27.5 or 29 inches with rolling tires are installed, which are perfect for gravel roads and urban asphalt, but not for dirt. The frame and stem (70 mm) makes the bike comfortable for descents and ascents. The hydraulic fork has a stroke of 100 mm, which is quite enough for operation on rough terrain.

An amateur class 24-speed hardtail bike (frame without rear suspension) with 24-inch wheels designed for cross-country riding. A sturdy oil-spring fork with a stroke of 100 mm perfectly neutralizes bumps and overcomes obstacles, such as borders. The lack of a rear suspension does not contribute to the development of high speed over rough terrain, but on asphalt the bike is stable, maneuvers easily and picks up speed confidently.

Hydraulic disc brakes perform their function efficiently. The whole structure weighs 14.5 kg, which is very convenient in a city: a small and light bike is not difficult to lift up the stairs to the apartment, while this design does not take up much space.

Understanding the variety of models and choosing among a large number of trim levels is not an easy option, especially when it comes to the first serious bike. Below are some selection criteria:

• performance material and frame size;
• component material;
• wheel size;
• fork;
• the brakes.

The size of the frame is selected individually based on tables called sizes. Giant manufactures aluminum and carbon frames. The carbon frame should damp out small vibrations, has a lower mass, but costs several times more than aluminum. It is considered that aluminum frames are in no way inferior to carbon ones, they do not have a big difference in mass, but they are much cheaper.

Some components are made of carbon fiber, for example, steering wheel, stem. In some cases, this makes the structure stronger, more reliable, helps to combat vibration and shock. The price of such components is higher.

26-, 27.5- and 29-inch double-rim wheels are the most popular. The double rim is a double-walled profile, which makes the structure strong and rigid. Chamber and tubeless tires of various types are mounted on wheels.

The plug may be stiff or shock absorbing. A rigid fork makes the model cheaper, the design is simpler, provides the best roll on asphalt. The hydraulic shock absorber fork is suitable for bicycles whose use is intended on rough terrain and on gravel roads. Forks differ in construction, stroke and size.

On such models, disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical drive are more often used. This system allows you to control the force of pressing the brake, road and weather conditions do not affect the braking efficiency, they allow you to stop the bike instantly. There are a number of disadvantages: high price, design complexity, difficulty finding parts, high weight (compared to rim brakes).

Also there are models with rim brakes. Rim systems are installed on simple models. They have disadvantages such as the inability to put wide tires, rim wear and low braking performance, which depends on the degree of contamination of the wheel rim and the presence of moisture on it.

Owner reviews are mostly unambiguous. Giant creates well-balanced bicycles by installing components from global manufacturers on their models. Owners praise light and durable frames with neat welds and high quality paint.

Typically, such a bike is bought for a long period of use for both yourself and the whole family. Giant is a design that will last for many years and will delight its owner with unpretentiousness and high reliability.

An overview of Giant bikes is available in the next video.