2017 Giant Toughroad Models
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2017 Giant Toughroad Models
Okay Giant finally have up on their website the 2017 versions of the Toughroad SLR 1 & SLR 2.
Looking at colour schemes first, the SLR 1 goes from Black & Red to Black & Blue, keeping the exact same styling in the use of two colours for the bike.
The SLR 2 colours are unchanged.
Spec wise the differences seem on the 2017 SLR 1 appear to be :
Different saddle(Giant Contact Neutral) vs 2016's Giant Connect, forward
Different brakes(TRP Slate X2, hydraulic disc, 160mm) vs 2016's Shimano M396 & levers(Tektro Slate X2) vs 2016's Shimano M395
Different tyres(Giant Sycamore S) vs 2016's Maxxis Maxxlite 29x2.0"
Spec wise the differences on the 2017 SLR 2 appear to be :
Different cassette(Shimano HG300 11x34, 9-speed) vs 2016's Shimano HG20011-34T, 9sp
Different crankset ???(Shimano M351, 22/32/44) vs 2016's Shimano Acera, 22-32-44T
Different brakes(Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm) vs 2016's Shimano M355 & levers(Shimano M315) vs 2016's Shimano M355
Different Rear Derailleur(Shimano Acera) vs 2016's Shimano Alivio
Different tyres(Giant Sycamore S) vs 2016's MaxxisMaxxlite 29x2.0"
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us...specifications
Looking at colour schemes first, the SLR 1 goes from Black & Red to Black & Blue, keeping the exact same styling in the use of two colours for the bike.
The SLR 2 colours are unchanged.
Spec wise the differences seem on the 2017 SLR 1 appear to be :
Different saddle(Giant Contact Neutral) vs 2016's Giant Connect, forward
Different brakes(TRP Slate X2, hydraulic disc, 160mm) vs 2016's Shimano M396 & levers(Tektro Slate X2) vs 2016's Shimano M395
Different tyres(Giant Sycamore S) vs 2016's Maxxis Maxxlite 29x2.0"
Spec wise the differences on the 2017 SLR 2 appear to be :
Different cassette(Shimano HG300 11x34, 9-speed) vs 2016's Shimano HG20011-34T, 9sp
Different crankset ???(Shimano M351, 22/32/44) vs 2016's Shimano Acera, 22-32-44T
Different brakes(Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm) vs 2016's Shimano M355 & levers(Shimano M315) vs 2016's Shimano M355
Different Rear Derailleur(Shimano Acera) vs 2016's Shimano Alivio
Different tyres(Giant Sycamore S) vs 2016's MaxxisMaxxlite 29x2.0"
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us...specifications
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Upgrading already @ColonelSanders or n+1?
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Upgrading already @ColonelSanders or n+1?
My next bike, probably next year, will definitely be a steel frame and steel fork bike.
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I like that black and blue color but I still like the blue and green more. Surprised they didn't change it thou, doesn't seem like that happens often.
I really like mine thou I've been frustrated lately with all the little issues, grand total I spent $20 to fix them and that was only because I didn't want to drive further to the place I got it to fix the loose bottom bracket.
I really like mine thou I've been frustrated lately with all the little issues, grand total I spent $20 to fix them and that was only because I didn't want to drive further to the place I got it to fix the loose bottom bracket.
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Nice! Good to see they didn't put gray sidewall tires on it, like someone had posted a few weeks ago.
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Hard to describe but the clamp piece is a 2 piece set up and the two parts can start to click together. Seems to be a common issue w this bike.
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Looks like Giant is trialling a better equipped Toughroad by launching the Toughroad SLR 0 for the Australian market.
The main differences between it and the Toughroad SLR 1, is upgraded brakes(going from 2 piston to 4 piston), 11 speed single crank(36T), 11-42T cassette, and a move from Giant's SX-2 rims to their PX-2 rims, as well as different hubs, with the SLR 0 having 28 spokes on the front wheel and 32 spokes on the rear.
A very slight change in the colour scheme, in that for the SLR 0, the seat stays and top tube lose a bit of striping.
The SLR 0 is priced at $300AUD more than the SLR 1
The main differences between it and the Toughroad SLR 1, is upgraded brakes(going from 2 piston to 4 piston), 11 speed single crank(36T), 11-42T cassette, and a move from Giant's SX-2 rims to their PX-2 rims, as well as different hubs, with the SLR 0 having 28 spokes on the front wheel and 32 spokes on the rear.
A very slight change in the colour scheme, in that for the SLR 0, the seat stays and top tube lose a bit of striping.
The SLR 0 is priced at $300AUD more than the SLR 1
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Not a fan of the color scheme on the SLR1. Too feminine looking for my tastes. Wish they would have stuck with the Black and Red.
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Looks like Giant is trialling a better equipped Toughroad by launching the Toughroad SLR 0 for the Australian market.
The main differences between it and the Toughroad SLR 1, is upgraded brakes(going from 2 piston to 4 piston), 11 speed single crank(36T), 11-42T cassette, and a move from Giant's SX-2 rims to their PX-2 rims, as well as different hubs, with the SLR 0 having 28 spokes on the front wheel and 32 spokes on the rear.
A very slight change in the colour scheme, in that for the SLR 0, the seat stays and top tube lose a bit of striping.
The SLR 0 is priced at $300AUD more than the SLR 1
The main differences between it and the Toughroad SLR 1, is upgraded brakes(going from 2 piston to 4 piston), 11 speed single crank(36T), 11-42T cassette, and a move from Giant's SX-2 rims to their PX-2 rims, as well as different hubs, with the SLR 0 having 28 spokes on the front wheel and 32 spokes on the rear.
A very slight change in the colour scheme, in that for the SLR 0, the seat stays and top tube lose a bit of striping.
The SLR 0 is priced at $300AUD more than the SLR 1
This bike looks more like a rigid mtb as opposed to a hybrid. Resembles the 2016 Trek Stache 5 to me. Giant is def blurring the mtb/hybrid lines with this one.
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No I don't know if Giant will be bringing the SLR 0 to the US.
The thing that is hard to work out is how well is the Toughroad range selling?
Whilst I think it is an incredibly good set of models and for a lot of people makes a lot more sense than buying a DS/Roam/Crosstrail, that doesn't mean the general buying public are necessarily of the same mind.
One encouraging sign is that they did introduce the SLR 0 in some markets like Australia, as I was very concerned that if the Toughroad didn't do well in its first year, Giant might stop selling it in Australia.
One of my reasons for buying the Toughroad SLR 2 when I did buy it, was a fear that they might not offer it any longer.
Trek Australia last year, offered in its Touring range the 520, 720 & 920, but all the bikes sold so poorly, that none of them are offered in Australia this year.
The thing that is hard to work out is how well is the Toughroad range selling?
Whilst I think it is an incredibly good set of models and for a lot of people makes a lot more sense than buying a DS/Roam/Crosstrail, that doesn't mean the general buying public are necessarily of the same mind.
One encouraging sign is that they did introduce the SLR 0 in some markets like Australia, as I was very concerned that if the Toughroad didn't do well in its first year, Giant might stop selling it in Australia.
One of my reasons for buying the Toughroad SLR 2 when I did buy it, was a fear that they might not offer it any longer.
Trek Australia last year, offered in its Touring range the 520, 720 & 920, but all the bikes sold so poorly, that none of them are offered in Australia this year.
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I had the click sound coming from my seat post, it was a bad weld joint inside the post housing. I really enjoy this bike. I have used both 2016 and 2017. The new tires I have mix feeling about. They are slower, but they remove rocks and dirt better. I run the PSI a little higher it seems to work. I have change the handle bar grips to Ergon grip. I find with everything you just have to play around, but this is a good bike for the cost. The reason I have 2017 is because of warranty issue with the post housing and crease in the frame.
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I have been thinking about this single issue, noting how everyone who rides them for more than 20 miles at a stretch finds the need to buy ergon grips. I think it's because modern, wide, swing back MTB bars are designed for MTB riding where you typically spend less time on the bike and less time in the saddle.
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Coominya what did you change to the seat post? I was thinking of a drop post but the cost of this mod. is high. I'm still getting use to this bike but on and off road it's fun. I like the old school way with out shocks, that is what I was looking for when shopping. I wanted a MTB but no shocks, I would have prefer 11 speed but maybe change it later.
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Coominya what did you change to the seat post? I was thinking of a drop post but the cost of this mod. is high. I'm still getting use to this bike but on and off road it's fun. I like the old school way with out shocks, that is what I was looking for when shopping. I wanted a MTB but no shocks, I would have prefer 11 speed but maybe change it later.
I too prefer no suspension. In my experience your legs and arms are enough if you ride roadie style. Suspension just slows me down with all that bobbing and there is no such thing as a true lockout, they all move a bit.
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I've been shopping for a new bike since I've realized that my problems with my Crosstrail are due to it being smaller than what I should have gotten. I bought a 17.5 inch bike when I should have purchased a 19 incher.
Well, I went to my LBS to look at other Crosstrails. They didn't have any. But they did have a Toughroad SLR2. I tested and I have to say.............SUPER WOW!!!!! That bike is fun to ride. I get it now why some of you really enjoy this bike!.
It wasn't a very long ride, since the parking lot was really busy and lots of wind. I'm planning on test riding it again soon. I'm just kind of concerned about having an Acera derailleur when I'm used to using the Alivio on my Crosstrail and playing around on my son's GT mountain bike that has a Deore. If I get this bike, chances are good that I will swap that derailleur out for a Deore.
But that is a very impressive bike.
Well, I went to my LBS to look at other Crosstrails. They didn't have any. But they did have a Toughroad SLR2. I tested and I have to say.............SUPER WOW!!!!! That bike is fun to ride. I get it now why some of you really enjoy this bike!.
It wasn't a very long ride, since the parking lot was really busy and lots of wind. I'm planning on test riding it again soon. I'm just kind of concerned about having an Acera derailleur when I'm used to using the Alivio on my Crosstrail and playing around on my son's GT mountain bike that has a Deore. If I get this bike, chances are good that I will swap that derailleur out for a Deore.
But that is a very impressive bike.
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I've been shopping for a new bike since I've realized that my problems with my Crosstrail are due to it being smaller than what I should have gotten. I bought a 17.5 inch bike when I should have purchased a 19 incher.
Well, I went to my LBS to look at other Crosstrails. They didn't have any. But they did have a Toughroad SLR2. I tested and I have to say.............SUPER WOW!!!!! That bike is fun to ride. I get it now why some of you really enjoy this bike!.
It wasn't a very long ride, since the parking lot was really busy and lots of wind. I'm planning on test riding it again soon. I'm just kind of concerned about having an Acera derailleur when I'm used to using the Alivio on my Crosstrail and playing around on my son's GT mountain bike that has a Deore. If I get this bike, chances are good that I will swap that derailleur out for a Deore.
But that is a very impressive bike.
Well, I went to my LBS to look at other Crosstrails. They didn't have any. But they did have a Toughroad SLR2. I tested and I have to say.............SUPER WOW!!!!! That bike is fun to ride. I get it now why some of you really enjoy this bike!.
It wasn't a very long ride, since the parking lot was really busy and lots of wind. I'm planning on test riding it again soon. I'm just kind of concerned about having an Acera derailleur when I'm used to using the Alivio on my Crosstrail and playing around on my son's GT mountain bike that has a Deore. If I get this bike, chances are good that I will swap that derailleur out for a Deore.
But that is a very impressive bike.
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I just some mudding with stock tire and adjusting tire PSI and for me I don't need to change tires. The front DR I had some problems after the ride. I had chain rub in high gear only., but what can I say my first attempt to adjust was failure. It's still under warranty but I need to know how to perform this task. The performance of this bike is great, and now have about 100 miles on the 2017.