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.
This bike sees a full Shimano Deore drivetrain with MT401 brake levers with an MT420 and MT410 calliper at either end of the bike. The Trance X Advanced Pro 29 1 knocks £3k off the price of the range-topper but it’s missing a few of the ultra snazzy components. It too gets a full carbon frame giant mountain but comes with a Fox 36 Performance Elite with a GRIP2 damper and a DPX2 performance out the back. This bike benefits from 12-speed shifting in the form of SRAMs GX Eagle drivetrain paired with SRAM G2 R brakes. The crank is a TruVativ Descendent 6k and it comes with a 30t chainring.
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.
Smooth-rolling 700c wheels give Cypress a comfortable ride, even when things get a little bumpy. The suspension seatpost soaks up shocks, and the ALUXX aluminum frame provides a comfortable, upright ride. The company also offers the Ful-E+ SX Pro, a sporty e-bike, and the giant KIDS BIKES TCX Advanced SX mountain bike for performance cyclocross. The Glory is the downhill performance bike that many professional riders rely on. The XTC is Giants’ xc hardtail and is another which hasn’t seen much of an update for 2021 so we’ll include the 2020 offering again.
Wireless shifting with a wider gear range ensures that you’re always in the right gear. An integrated Quarq DZero power meter provides precise left and right leg power data. The Advanced-grade composite frame is also integrated for disc brakes, with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, plus clearance for high-volume tires up to 32c. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Engineered compliance – Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smoother ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. Total control – Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads. This versatile flat-bar all-rounder can get your legs spinning and motivate you to be active every day.