Obviously, when it comes to performance dualies, we think of the major brands, Specialized, Giant, and Merida. Of all of these, in terms of value for money, the Giant shines through the others.
With the 100mm fork, Fox Float Terra-logic with the through axle and overdrive steerer, the bike is well equipped. Not only is the front suspension great quality, but the rear shock, fox factory RP23 Adaptive logic, is shockingly good, and looks great with the Kashima coating.
Many people would grade the worth of a bike by the suspension, and leave the rest up to chance, however a bike would not be racing quality if it were an Avanti with Fox Float RP23 and Shimano Alivio drivetrain an V-brakes. There are many manufacturers who would do this (not to such an extent), however Giant have taken every aspect of the bike and upgraded until they can go no further. This effectively means Shimano XTR 10 speed components. You Can't go wrong.
Shifting the topic again, is the frame. This is no entry-level carbon bike, leaving Giant with no other option but to give the bike the best frame possible, a Giant Advanced Composite frame with Maestro 4" suspension system.
By now you are all thinking "it's going to cost a bomb". Well, the answer to that is that no full carbon mountain bike is cheap, however Giant are great value for money. Following this, there will be a moment of your annoyance, due to me guessing what you are thinking, and realising that I haven't actually answered the question by stating that the price of this bike is $6999, all the while knowing that you can get it for less in a bike shop (if you are buying, don't go above $6499).
Overall, the bike is great value for money, as with all Giants, and if you are a fan of quality and want to go to the next level, this is the bike for you.
With the 100mm fork, Fox Float Terra-logic with the through axle and overdrive steerer, the bike is well equipped. Not only is the front suspension great quality, but the rear shock, fox factory RP23 Adaptive logic, is shockingly good, and looks great with the Kashima coating.
Many people would grade the worth of a bike by the suspension, and leave the rest up to chance, however a bike would not be racing quality if it were an Avanti with Fox Float RP23 and Shimano Alivio drivetrain an V-brakes. There are many manufacturers who would do this (not to such an extent), however Giant have taken every aspect of the bike and upgraded until they can go no further. This effectively means Shimano XTR 10 speed components. You Can't go wrong.
Shifting the topic again, is the frame. This is no entry-level carbon bike, leaving Giant with no other option but to give the bike the best frame possible, a Giant Advanced Composite frame with Maestro 4" suspension system.
By now you are all thinking "it's going to cost a bomb". Well, the answer to that is that no full carbon mountain bike is cheap, however Giant are great value for money. Following this, there will be a moment of your annoyance, due to me guessing what you are thinking, and realising that I haven't actually answered the question by stating that the price of this bike is $6999, all the while knowing that you can get it for less in a bike shop (if you are buying, don't go above $6499).
Overall, the bike is great value for money, as with all Giants, and if you are a fan of quality and want to go to the next level, this is the bike for you.