i purchased this bike to complete a london to paris charity bike ride, during training i managed to wear out the bottom bracket after 700 miles, the second bottom bracket lasted 850 miles before replacement. The cable outers were replaced within the first year as they had corroded and now the back wheel creaks due to the spokes being over stressed.
this bike is lower end of the market and the components show it, i would not buy one of these if you plan to do any serious miles.
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About this bike
| Type | Road / Racing |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2009-2010 |
| RRP | £675.00 |
| Sizes | XS (43cm), S (46.5cm), M (50cm), ML (53.5cm), L (55.5cm) , XL (58.5cm) (Frame size guide) |
| Frame type | Rigid |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed, Compact Road Design |
| Gears | 27 |
| Wheel Size | 700 |
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Specifications
Braking
| Brake Calipers | Tektro R350 Dual pivot |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra STI |
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | FSA cartridge |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano HG50 12-25 |
| Chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Crank | FSA Vero 30/39/50 |
| Pedals | Wellgo road |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano Tiagra |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano Tiagra 27 speed STI |
General
| Handlebar | Giant Anatomic O.S. |
|---|---|
| Rigid Forks | Advanced Composite Overdrive, 11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat Post | Giant Aluminium |
| Stem | Giant 3D forged |
| Weight | 9.34 / 20.09 |
Wheels
| Hubs | Formula RB31/32 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex DA22 700c |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm |
| Wheel Size | 700 |
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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by
dave
on 14 Aug 2010
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