Cycling News — GIANT

24 SEPTEMBER 2020 Bikepacking.com published a feature on the new Giant Clutch Tool System including the Crank Storage, Bar End Storage and Fork Storage tools. The review looks at the details and benefits of each and describes how “the system consists of a suite of necessities to keep you rolling on a day ride or even a short bikepacking outing.”  “At the heart of the Giant Clutch Tool system is a lightweight and easy to access multi-tool that slides into the crank spindle and stays in place via a magnetic ring,” wrote Bikepacking.com tester Logan Watts. “It’s pretty simple to install and works with a variety...

21 SEPTEMBER 2020 Giant-sponsored triathlete Gustav Iden won the Pushing Limits Race triathlon in Ratingen, Germany, coming on strong in the run to beat second-place finisher Pieter Heemeryck of Belgium by close to two minutes in the Olympic distance event. The Pushing Limits race featured a 1,000-meter swim in a pool, a 40km bike leg, and a 10km run. The bike leg was held on a hilly 10km circuit with four laps. Iden, the current Ironman 70.3 World Champion, chose to race his Propel Advanced SL aero road bike with a CADEX 65 Disc WheelSystem, the perfect setup for the technical bike course....

17 SEPTEMBER 2020 The all-new Trance X Advanced Pro 29 is a full-composite trail bike with updated Maestro rear suspension technology and a new flip chip feature that allows riders to adjust frame geometry. The forward-thinking Trance X Advanced Pro 29 has many of the same features and technologies as the recently introduced Trance X 29 aluminum-framed series, but with a lighter weight full-composite frame. It's aimed at riders seeking one high-performance trail bike to do it all. Building on the progressive style of the shorter-travel Trance Advanced Pro 29, it combines the speed and agility of of its shorter-travel predecessor with a more...

15 SEPTEMBER 2020 Giant unveiled an all-new E-bike for trail riding that combines proven off-road engineering and design with updated Hybrid Cycling Technology power. With its high-performance SyncDrive Pro motor, new Maestro suspension system, and adjustable frame geometry, the Trance X E+ Pro 29 is the most capable all-around E-MTB ever from Giant. Aimed at E-bike enthusiasts and performance-minded trail riders who may be new to pedal-assist riding, the new Trance X E+ Pro 29 delivers a blend of progressive trail bike design and innovative, user-friendly motor technologies. It’s a next-generation advancement on Giant’s popular Trance E+ Pro series that boasts several...

24 August 2020 Liv's first gravel bike was unveiled just two weeks ago, but the praise has already started pouring in. Reviewers from top cycling media outlets like Bicycling and VeloNews got the opportunity to try out the Devote before anyone else. Here’s what they had to say about the long-awaited, adventure-ready and gravel race-capable bike from Liv: Devote – the all new gravel bike from Liv – has already been stirring things up since it was launched in early August. With integrated mounts for racks and fenders, three water bottle cage mounts, clearance for 45c tires, tubeless wheelsystem, and supremely...