Before moving further, you need to ask yourself if you want a full suspension, hardtail, or electric assist bike. Once you know the option you want, it’ll become easier to begin your search then. Again, there are three types including downhill, trail, and cross-country. The bike that we tested at the launch was the full-noise carbon fibre model, which will be selling for a bit over ten grand.
I work part-time as a designer in the tech industry and work on my blogs whenever I can. Anyway, I owned both brands and agree that Giants tend to ride a bit more playful and Trek feels like a more stable ride. This depends on the bike so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
It gets the very same tyres as the other bikes, along with most of the drivetrain, although it gets the Romero saddle. The Reign Advanced Pro 2 is slightly cheaper and comes with a RockShox ZEB fork paired with a RockShox Deluxe Select+. Reflecting the price, this bike comes kitted with a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain and brakes from Shimano in the form of the MT501 levers matched to MT520 callipers.
Non-Pro models will use a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear triangle. For road bikes, “Pro” means the addition of Giant’s full carbon OverDrive 2 fork rather than the standard OverDrive fork that uses an alloy steerer tube with carbon fork legs. Overdrive 2 forks also use an oversized steerer with wider 1¼ inch upper and 1½ inch lower head tube bearings that increase torsional stiffness by 30% for better handling. Giant has led the mountain biking industry for over 40 years with their innovative mountain bikes built to help riders reach their full potential.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Balanced and efficient Lightweight ALUXX frame, smooth-rolling 700c wheels, and confident upright positioning offer a balanced, efficient ride quality. Versatile and capable A wide range of gears helps you increase your speed and tackle hills with more control. Rugged reliability Puncture-resistant tires and integrated rack mounts keep you rolling on tough city streets and more adventurous rides. With its lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame, confident handling, and fast-rolling 700c wheels, Escape lets you ride any road or path in comfort and style. It’s a great choice for commuting, fitness riding, or just for fun. Balanced and efficient Lightweight ALUXX frame, smooth-rolling 700c wheels, and confident upright positioning offer a balanced, efficient ride quality.
And our Proven Compact Road geometry, OverDrive 2 steerer tube, and massive MegaDrive downtube all work together to deliver the legendary handling that’s synonymous with the TCR name. Total Control A SRAM RED eTap AXS electronic wireless drivetrain gives you a wider gear range with quick, precise shifting so you’re always in the right gear. Integrated giant ROAD BIKES hydraulic disc brakes deliver smooth braking power and modulation. Cutting-edge components The SRAM RED eTap AXS drivetrain includes an integrated Quarq DZero power meter to provide precise training and racing power data. The wireless electronic shifting system features new derailleur technologies and simple, intuitive shifter/brake levers.
The components often don’t have anything to do with the brands, they buy them from other manufacturers but the price makes a difference. Giant is the largest manufacturer in the world and makes bikes for every brand, their frames are top quality and even Trek sometimes has Giant frames . Other people report that they find Giant’s frames not stiff enough, but it depends on what giant mountain you like best and it’s less relevant when it comes to mountain biking. If you’re not the racing type or break bikes occasionally, get a Giant. Giant’s MTB suspension have long and flexible lower link which is less comfortable at high speeds and heavy riders might consider it a bit too flexible. Your weight might compress the suspension too much wasting energy and performance.