We’ve just reduced the price of our 71 page ‘Bicycle Commuting Handbook’ by 50% for a short time. Keep fit and save money by using your bike for more things like running errands and commuting to work. With a small distance between suppliers and OEM companies, lead times in materials, design, and manufacturing can all be shortened. What makes them different from their competitors is that from ideation to raw materials to finished product, Giant is able to control the whole process in-house. When Schwinn broke off to go with a cheaper manufacturer in China in 1987, Giant started creating its own brand of bikes. What makes Giant Bicycles good, if not great, rests in their location and their history as an original equipment manufacturer .
The Pique is also a 29er but has 100mm of travel front and rear and uses a women’s-specific tune for the suspension. Both bikes use Giant’s Maestro rear suspension system for efficient pedaling and predictable braking performance. The new Maestro linkage on the Anthem and Pique allows for shorter chainstays that improve climbing and overall agility. The TCX and Brava are cyclocross bikes that can handle everything from World Cup competition to local weekend races. They are designed for speed, handling, and versatility in all conditions.
We own two stores, which helps keep us relevant, as well as very cognizant of how challenging retail is, and how quickly it changes. We’ve come to understand that retail is a living and evolving environment, and it’s grand experiences with riders that keep them in the family. Retail must be loved, nurtured, and managed with immediacy—you simply cannot do that well from afar. I know of no brand that has stores that thrive, despite a remote staff.
Every aspect of the bike is analyzed and optimized for a perfect fit. A cross-country race bike made to rocket over singletrack, the Anthem Advanced 29 1 is an XC rider’s dream. We’re super excited to carry giant mountain Giant Road bikes because they offer killer value. Giant offers fast, aero and lightweight road bikes for the rider looking to upgrade and improve his or her performance while riding on and even off road.
This is especially important in an industry that’s rooted in delivering an experience. Furthermore, in our opinion, a quality experience cannot be delivered to your door in a box. Nobody’s shouting that story louder or with more enthusiasm than Giant USA boss John “JT” Thompson. All the while, Thompson has steadily raised the brand’s profile among North American consumers. Electric bikes are our fastest growing category of bikes at Bob’s Bikes, and for good reason. Giant Electric bikes are working to improve performance and enjoyment for everyone by means of a powerful SyncDrive pedal-assist motor.
They are optimized for XC riders tackling fast courses who need maximum pedaling and climbing efficiency. Thanks to a 100mm fork, dropped seat stays, and clever carbon layup, they still provide a bit of compliance through rough roots and rocks. For full-suspension mountain bikes, “Pro” means the frame uses a carbon fiber front and rear triangle. Non-Pro models will use a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear triangle. Aluminum bikes will have no additional name designation beyond the model name.
It supports several top race teams in road and mountain bike racing that have achieved some major professional wins. In 1987, with the high-volume production of their CADEX carbon-frame bike, Giant was the first major bicycle company to mass-produce a carbon road bike. Yes, e-bikes are one of our fastest-growing global categories, and we’re very dedicated to them. In fact, we’ve been producing e-bikes since as far back as the 1990s. We are also supporting and promoting education and proper trail etiquette within our local trails.
The Trance Advanced Pro 29 features a full composite frame that’s fitted with our most up-to-date Maestro suspension. Progressive suspension Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel. With 115mm of full rear-wheel travel , it has an Advanced Forged Composite upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight.
A protective chainguard keeps clothing and fingers out of harm’s way. The colorful basket is the perfect place to carry her favorite toy. The XTC Jr. is the perfect way to introduce young riders to off-road riding. Designed to get young riders pumped on riding trails, XTC Jr. 20 is just the right size and has all the right features. With a lightweight aluminum frame, fast-rolling 20 wheels, and trail-ready tires, this mini mountain bike is up for adventure. Key Performance Factors Lightweight frame ALUXX-grade aluminum frame provides a lightweight, purpose-built chassis for aspiring young off-road riders.
Pro cyclocross racers settle for nothing less than perfection, and this is the machine that meets their demands. The all-new TCX Advanced Pro features a redesigned, superlight Advanced-grade composite frame that’s handcrafted with race-proven geometry and asymmetrical chainstays for optimal power transfer. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost helps smooth out bumps and vibrations with an innovative D-shaped shaft. New for this year is the option to use a 30.9mm round standard or dropper seatpost instead depending on your riding style and terrain. Lighter and more efficient – Advanced-grade composite frameset is 17.5 percent lighter than the previous generation. The frame is now 850g versus 1050g, and the fork is 400g versus 460g.