Top 5 bikes to consider this 2022 Boxing Day sale

As we head into the holiday season and prepare to spend time with our loved ones, most of us would have planned ahead with what to pick up for this upcoming boxing day sales. So we at Giant Ride wanted to help our and make this decision easy for you by narrowing down your list and giving you a run down of our most popular models and why you should consider them.

1). Giant Talon 29 1

The Giant Talon is a versatile mountain bike, that is designed to offer versatility and value to the rider. Whether you are looking for a rugged commuter to push the limits on a dirt trail or daily commute to ride on city bike lanes or fitness bike or racing bike, the Giant Talon is the bike you should consider.

Featuring the Rockshox XC30 front forks, hydraulic disc brakes and 2*9 speed Shimano drivetrain you can confidently push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminium hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.

2). Giant Cross City 2 Disc

Commute to work, ride to class, find new adventures in your daily routine. This flat-bar all-rounder is motivation to get your legs spinning.

With its lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame, upright positioning and high-quality parts, Cross City Disc is versatile and totally fun to ride. It features a D-Fuse seatpost to absorb vibrations and give you a smoother, more comfortable ride. The disc brakes deliver powerful braking performance in dry or wet conditions and the 700c wheels with puncture-protect tyres keep you rolling with speed, efficiency and a reduced risk of flats. There’s clearance for larger tyres up to 45mm in width, which makes it easier to ride rougher roads. And it comes with integrated mounts, so you can customise your ride with racks or fenders.

3). Giant Talon E+ 1 29er 25km/h (E-Bike)

The trail is calling, and here’s how to answer. This balanced, smooth-riding E-bike gives you a smooth boost of power and total control, so you can have more fun and expand your off-road riding capabilities.

With a lightweight aluminium frame that blends classic hardtail design with modern E-bike technology, Talon E+ delivers comfort and confidence on off-road terrain. Perfect for bike paths or XC trails, it features a SyncDrive Core motor system that makes those hard climbs easier and encourages you to extend your ride time. It’s designed for a 100mm suspension fork to smooth out the bumps, and its 29-inch wheels give it a stable, balanced ride quality. The side-release EnergyPak battery is integrated into the frame and can be easily removed for charging and the RideControl Dash control lets you adjust settings as you ride.

4). Giant Explore E+ 1 GTS 25km/h

Pick your destination and find joy in the journey. This versatile allrounder E-bike is ideal for trekking, commuting or riding or simply boosting the fun factor on any ride

The Explore E+ is built on an ALUXX aluminium frame with a step-through design, making it easier to mount and dismount while carrying bags or panniers. Its powerful and tunable SyncDrive Sport motor and integrated EnergyPak provide a smooth, seamless boost of power so you can cover greater distances and conquer steep climbs. Its integrated rack mounts allow you to customise your cargo capacity, making it easier to carry the essentials for journeys near and far

The ALUXX aluminium frameset and SyncDrive Sport motor combine for smooth handling and acceleration on all types of roads from hills to flats. The RideControl EVO with on-board navigation helps riders find their way, and smartphone connectivity makes it easy to keep the battery charged. Explore E+ gives riders the freedom to ride further with its EnergyPak Smart battery that delivers 625Wh of power.

5). Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 1

From fast, rowdy descents to technical terrain, this progressive trail bike gives you active suspension, adjustable frame geometry, and everything you need to up your singletrack game.

This full-composite frame is engineered for 135mm of rear travel and 150mm up front. The Maestro rear suspension has a twostage adjustable Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm with a trunnion-mount shock. A flip chip lets you choose either low or high frame geometry settings, which adjusts the headtube and seattube angle, along with the bottom bracket drop, to fine tune handling for your riding style and terrain.

29-inch wheels optimised to roll over technical terrain with balance and stability, giving you more momentum on tricky climbs and confidence to fly on fast singletrack descents. Added clearance for up to 2.5-inch tyres. Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel. With 135mm of full rear-wheel travel (and 150mm up front), it features an Advanced Forged Composite upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight. A flip chip lets you change the headtube and seattube angles, along with the bottom bracket height, to fine-tune the handling. You can choose the low position (65.5/77.2 head/seattube angle and 40mm BB drop) for fast, open terrain, or high (66.2/77.9 head/seattube angle and 30mm drop) for slower, tighter singletrack.

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