It has powerful disc brakes and durable components, so it can take some bumps on rough city roads. And the fast rolling 700c wheels with Giant’s EasyRide Tubeless tires can handle smooth roads or dirt with less risk of a flat tire, making it a great choice for town-to-trail adventures. Smooth-riding comfort giant mountain D-Fuse seatpost and suspension fork absorb road shocks and vibrations, and EasyRide Tubeless tires let you run lower pressure for a smoother ride quality and a reduced risk of flats. Integrated rack mounts Compatible with rear racks, allowing easy cargo capacity for daily trips or longer treks.
Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimizing fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure. Balanced road geometry Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration. With its flat handlebar, upright positioning and suspension fork, it’s cool and capable on-road or off-road. With a rugged personality and a smooth riding style, ATX features the familiar flat-handlebar look of a traditional mountain bike. Powerful brakes deliver confident handling in all types of weather, and integrated mounts make it easy to add racks or fenders to suit your riding adventures.
They boast an ultralight one-piece, carbon handlebar/stem combo for the power transfer to climb more easily, jump out of the pack with ease and sprint for the win. They feature Giant’s OD2 carbon technology for superior cornering stiffness and steering precision and come in a complete size run for finding your perfect fit. This dream bar/stem combo has rustproof stainless-steel stem bolts and it is also compatible with clip-on aero bars should you want to go even faster.
Whether you’re tackling fresh snow pack or drifty sand dunes for days, the Yukon will keep you rallying your favorite terrain in a whole new way. Giant’s versatile X-Road range of bikes are designed to be ridden on a range of terrain, from the road and bike paths to light off-road trails, giant mountain rail trails, and dirt roads. The range features high-end cyclocross bikes along with endurance and gravel adventure models. Commuter focused flat bar road, urban and hybrid bikes complete the X-road family. Giant pairs its superb materials and craftsmanship with cutting-edge designs.
The disc models boast a new integrated Contact SLR/SL handlebar/stem unit with internal cable routing. The tubeless-ready Giant SLR wheel system also comes with aero spokes and a taller 65-millimeter rim depth at the rear. The basic model, which is actually called Defy Advanced, comes in three different build specs. All three feature their advanced-grade composite frame with an OverDrive steerer. Their Defy Advanced Pro uses the OverDrive 2 and their RideSense monitor, a wireless sensor that can send wheel speed and cadence information to a computer.
But a closer look reveals that this ninth-generation TCR has been completely redesigned to be both lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic. This new version is one of the best all-around bikes currently available. It’s insanely light (our Large test bike was 14.5 pounds) and has a beautiful balance of stiffness for superb pedaling efficiency with just the right amount of lateral flexion for hard cornering. SRAM’s wireless RED eTap groupset aids a clean look, although the cockpit isn’t as aero or fully integrated as other similar bikes.
But you will still have thousands of people voting for one brand over the other, and visa versa. There are some slight differences between the bikes that could help you decide whether you prefer a Giant bike over a Trek bike. Giant is able to produce bikes in half the time that it would take in the United States and can bring them to market with much lower costs. Giant prides itself on being rooted in both technology and quality. They are less concerned with marketing and more concerned with offering the best product at the lowest possible price.
This versatile aluminum road bike has been revamped to give it a well-rounded performance ride quality. It’s the perfect choice to help you push the pace, ride more miles and expand your road riding experience. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a confident rider position. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.