Why are Giant bikes so competitively priced?
01-27-20, 12:20 PM
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Just do it
Just get a bike that isn't from Target or similar, a bike shop with someone to guide you in your selection. And ride. You'll figure out the rest.
01-27-20, 01:22 PM
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01-27-20, 01:40 PM
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I'm new to the biking world, and in my search journey of the Bianchis and Orbeas and etc., I have realized how competitively priced Giant bikes are. I heard they own the factories that many of those other brands get made in. But are there any other reasons for this price point? Am I sacrificing anything, for instance, by getting say a Giant Revolt Advanced over an Orbea Terra or those other flashier brands with more history?
As usual, thanks in advance for any input!
As usual, thanks in advance for any input!
01-27-20, 07:05 PM
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It’s not clear from a quick google where Co-op bikes are built, but it would be a big surprise if it wasn’t China/Taiwan. They’re reasonably priced, but I don’t think they’re any more of a bargain than Giant.
I think the best deals at REI come when their last-season name-brand stuff gets marked down once the new year’s bikes come in.
01-27-20, 09:44 PM
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Regarding whether or not Giant makes some models or all models of Trek carbon frames: Anyone here have an authoritative up to date, (current/recent date) source that confirms that as well as also naming what Trek model frames?
01-27-20, 10:40 PM
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01-27-20, 11:43 PM
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Giant bikes.
Its called Giant because it was (and maybe still is) the biggest bicycle maker in China. In 1980s I bought a Giant MTB mail order bike. Put drop handlebars on it and road it 5,000 miles cross country with zero problems. I don't remember the components brand name. But had no problems. For more info I suggest going to: Evelo blog and their "Top Ten Bicycle websites".
01-28-20, 05:37 PM
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Ive really enjoyed my Giant Contend...SL3 came with disc and 105s. My first road bike, i do 1500-2000 a year, and my only complaint was the 5 flats i got on tubeless before i just put a damn tube in! screw tubless!
JAG
JAG
