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Arete (2010-2011), RRP £1300.00

Giant says

Arete is ergonomically designed but with a high speed twist, so it s ready to ride, when you are. With performance tuned women s geometry and lightweight AluxX SL aluminium frame, you know you can trust Arete.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Women
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£1,300.00
Sizes	XS (14.5"),S (16"),M (18") (Frame size guide)
Colours	Smoke Black/Red
Frame type	Hardtail
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
Gears	27
Fork Travel	100 mm
Wheel Size	26"

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Calipers	Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers	Avid Elixir 5

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Shimano SLX, External
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano HG-50 11-34
Chain	Shimano HG-73
Crank	Shimano SLX 22/32/44
Pedals	Shimano SPD-M505

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano Deore
Derailleur Rear	Shimano XT Shadow
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano SLX 27 speed

General

Handlebar	Giant Contact, flat 31.8mm
Saddle	Fizik Vitesse w/ mg rails
Seat Post	Giant Connect SL
Stem	Giant Connect SL

Suspension

Fork Travel	100 mm
Forks	Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, w/ poplock remote

Wheels

Hubs	Shimano Deore
Rims	Mavic XM117 Disc
Spokes	Sapim Leader, 14/15g
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda Small Block Eight, 26x2.1"
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

Warranty is only valid to the original owner of the bicycle, with 5 years on the frame and rigid forks and one year on all other components. Tyres, chain, freewheel, cables and spokes are covered only for construction and or material failure.

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