Overall stability The ALUXX aluminum frameset and SyncDrive Sport motor combine for smooth handling and acceleration on all types of roads from hills to flats. Explore new routes The RideControl EVO with on-board navigation helps riders find their way, and smartphone connectivity makes it easy to keep the battery charged. Longer range Explore E+ gives riders the freedom to ride farther with its EnergyPak Smart 500 battery that delivers 500Wh of power. This new E-bike is ideal for trekking, giving you the power to ride farther with a boost that’s pure fun. The ALUXX SL aluminum frame features a step-through design, making it easier to mount and dismount while carrying bags or panniers.
Trek bikes do offer budget-friendly rides, but their bikes, on average, are more expensive to purchase. Comparing Giant Bicycles and Trek Bikes is a little like comparing Ford and Chevrolet vehicles. But you will still have thousands of people voting for one brand over the other, and visa versa.
Perfect for bike paths or XC trails, it features a SyncDrive Core motor system that makes those hard climbs easier and encourages you to extend your ride time. It’s designed for a 100mm suspension fork to smooth out the bumps, and its 29-inch wheels give it a stable, balanced ride quality. The side-release EnergyPak battery is integrated into the frame and can be easily removed for charging. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Smooth power giant ROAD BIKES delivery The SyncDrive Core motor technology delivers smooth, instantaneous power to conquer all kinds of terrain and have more fun. Balanced, confident handling Lightweight aluminum frame with trail-friendly geometry, 100mm of front suspension travel, and stable 29-inch wheels with tubeless tires puts you in control on off-road terrain. Long-lasting battery Side Release EnergyPak is easy to charge with our 4A smart charger.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Balanced road geometry Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration. Smooth ride quality Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32c for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats. This versatile flat-bar all-rounder can get your legs spinning and motivate you to be active every day.
Most of the time Trek does a better job optimizing frames when it comes to the strength-to-weight. In doubt and if you feel they are equal, check which of them offers the best warranty. 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 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. You probably already suffer from a headache looking for all the differences between mountain bike brands.
The proven Maestro rear suspension system includes a trunnion mount shock with a lower leverage ratio for efficient pedaling and braking performance. The linkage allows for shorter chainstays, which improves the bike’s climbing capabilities and overall agility. XC Efficiency Advanced Composite frameset is superlight with aggressive 69-degree headtube and 73.5-degree seattube angles for faster climbing and accelerating. 29er speed and stability Frame geometry and giant ROAD BIKES suspension are optimized for 29-inch wheels to deliver a race-winning combo of speed and stability on XC terrain. Traction and control Updated Maestro Suspension with an Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm and trunnion-mount shock delivers smooth suspension performance on XC climbs, corners and descents. This sleek little aluminum flyer is the lightest in its category, and it’s designed with stable geometry that makes it easy for young riders to get going.