Staff Writer here at off.road.cc Liam can also be found photographing bikes as well as riding them. He’s not shy of an enduro here or there and he’s equally happy in the winter slop as he is ripping up the summer’s dust. The Fathom 2 comes with a Suntour Raidon 34 LOR DS air fork and a Shimano Deore drivetrain with a Praxis Cadet Boost crankset. As with the finishing kit, the wheels are Giants’ own AM 27.5 or 29’s and they come with Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5×2.6″ or a Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5″ WT EXO and Maxxis Aggressor 29×2.5″ WT EXO. There’s a lot to get through here, so let’s get started with the Reign.
The most important thing is to get the best bike frame and parts within your budget. Giant offers a lifetime warranty of frames except for downhill models . 10 years warranty for rigid forms and a one-year warranty for paint finish and decals.
In general, if you look at Giant and Trek MTB’s in the same price range, Giant is better. Giant has slightly better components than Trek because they are the largest manufacturer and can buy components cheaper. Giant’s Stainless Steel brake cable is pre-stretched for high responsiveness. This cable is double ended for use with road and mountain bike cable-actuated brakes.
This premium level full-suspension bike is made for trail and enduro riding. The Trance E+ SX Pro features 140mm of Maestro rear suspension technology,160mm travel in the front, and Giant’s SyncDrive Pro motor technology, delivering giant KIDS BIKES 360 percent support. The lightweight yet strong ALUXX aluminum frame is seamlessly integrated with the updated 500Wh downtube EnergyPak. The RideControl ONE features user-friendly buttons that are easy to use and out of the way.
If any of this sounds confusing to you, visit us at Bike Shop LA to take a test ride. While you are here, we’ll talk to you about what kind of bike best suits your needs. Giant Bicycles is a Taiwanese bicycle and equipment manufacturer founded in 1972 by businessman King Liu and several friends. Originally, Giant was an equipment manufacturer, and made bicycles to be sold under other brand names . There’s also a selection of drop bar gravel bikes including the alloy-framedRevoltandAnyRoadmodels, and versatile cyclocross models such as theTCX Advanced. Founded in 1972, the Taiwanese company started out as an original equipment manufacturer, producing bicycles to be sold under other brand names, such as Schwinn.
And its unique AeroVault system includes an integrated front hydration unit, top tube storage box, and downtube water bottle that, together, actually improve the bike’s aero performance on the road. Aero efficiency – Extensive CFD analysis, dynamic wind tunnel testing, and triathlon-specific design result in superior aero performance in a race-ready configuration. Integrated design – Everything from the AeroVault System for accessible on-bike hydration and storage to the Giant brakes and cockpit are engineered to perform as a system.
Giant’s Slick brake cable is pre-stretched for high responsiveness. This galvanized cable is double ended for use with road and mountain bikes and is compatible with almost all brakes. The Trance 29 is certainly capable for the amount of travel it has, but it is not by any means a Reign 29. I believe riders who constantly ride very steep, technical, and fast terrain will prefer more suspension and more aggressive DH-oriented geometry. Having ridden various bikes over the past, including Trance 27.5, I’d say T29 is more capable and aggressive bike when things get steep and point down. It’s got slacker head tube, more reach and longer wheelbase than it’s 27.5 variant.
Smooth control Giant Tubeless Ready wheels and tires offer lower rolling resistance, a smoother ride quality, and improved puncture protection. Engineered to meet the demands of professional triathletes and time trial racers, this speeding bullet has it all. Designed using Computational Fluid Dynamics and dynamic wind-tunnel testing, the Trinity Advanced Pro delivers a proven aerodynamic advantage. From Ironman triathlon distances to time trial road racing stages, it offers a comfortable fit for long distance training and racing.
If you need a triathlon bike, a basic urban bike, or an e-bike, Giant and Liv have plenty of options in every price category that can satisfy your needs. Check out our Giant collectionand Liv collection to see all the Giant and Liv bikes we offer. The Reign SX is a 27.5” aluminum-only version that increases downhill performance even more with the addition of a coil shock and a 180mm fork.
Latest suspension tech Updated Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion-mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel. With 115mm of full rear-wheel travel , it has the new Advanced Forged Composite upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight. The result is agile and efficient climbing capabilities plus added control for high-speed descents. This composite road machine climbs, corners and descends with unbeatable efficiency and control. And with integrated disc brakes and a tubeless WheelSystem, you’re always in control. From the superior stiffness-to-weight ratio of its Advanced SL composite frame to its integrated disc brakes including flat mounts and thru-axles—everything about this bike screams high performance.