Cycling News — GIANT

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 Giant unveiled its all-new range of TCR road bikes earlier this year, giving top editors and test riders from various publications around the world a chance to analyze and test the latest iteration of this legendary race machine. The ninth generation TCR was developed in partnership with pro racers including Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet from Team CCC, and it has certainly made an impression with those who have had a chance to ride it. Dozens of publications have published their “first ride” reviews, with many naming it a leader in its class. In a feature story published...

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020 Cycle News, a weekly digital motorcycling magazine based in the U.S., published a feature story on the Giant FastRoad E+ EX Pro E-bike in its June 9 issue. It was the first time the magazine, which was founded in 1965 and is one of the oldest active motorcycle magazines in the world, has published a story on an E-bike. Cycle News staffer Sean Finley wrote about his experience on the FastRoad E+ EX Pro. “Giant is one of the world’s leading bicycle brands and has developed a complete line of electric-assist bicycles,” he wrote. “I have been an avid road-...

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 The Canadian MTB website posted a review of the new Charge Pro XC shoe, giving it high marks for its comfort, power transfer and the fine-tune fit provided by its dual Boa closure system. Tester Sam Cohen detailed some of the technologies that make the pro-level Charge Pro a good choice for performance-minded XC, cyclocross and gravel racers and riders. He described the updates to its ExoBeam carbon sole, which now features a dual-beam construction. “The heel’s split beam gives some flexibility, lending the shoe better traction if you have to run or walk off-bike,” he wrote. “The stiffness offered by...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 Flow Mountain Bike posted a first ride review of the new Trance X 29, calling it “big-trail and big-speed ready” and giving it high marks for its “new-school geometry” and “supportive suspension.” Wil Barrett, News and Tech Editor for Flow Mountain Bike, detailed the new features and technologies in this all-new, longer-travel addition to the Trance family, and wrote about his initial experiences riding the Trance X 29.    “This isn’t just the most contemporary Trance we’ve ever seen from Giant, there are no doubts it’s the most exciting too,” Barrett wrote. In addition to its “properly progressive geometry,” the other key...

07 AUGUST 2020 Giant unveiled an all-new collection of Talon mountain bikes designed for aspiring XC and trail riders. Available in either 29- or 27.5-inch wheel configurations, these modern aluminum hardtails deliver smooth-riding efficiency and confidence for riders looking to elevate their dirt riding experience. With a diverse range of models and options, Talon offers an ideal entry point to off-road adventures ranging from bumpy backroads to more challenging singletrack. Industry-leading aluminum engineering combined with new features and technologies make the Talon a worthy trail companion that can grow with new riders and help them progress on the trail. The framesets are...