People don’t like press fit bottom brackets but that’s a great price for carbon frame and carbon rims.
Giants cheap cuz they steal design from others (dw links Dave wegal)
Heard trp brakes are all right. Probably better than standard sram code Rs that kinda suck.
Might be a sweet, bronze, good pedaling trail bike.
Mrjlawrence on
I just bought this bike from giant directly for same price. So I’ll say there is no reason for you not to buy it. I’ve only had a couple weeks and was out of town then prepping for a gravel race so haven’t ridden it yet. But will soon. I like the color
grumpy999 on
No, seems like a great deal
woody_woodworker on
Yeah the carbon rims especially and other specs are nice. I’m not a huge fan of the maestro but that’s just me and isn’t to say it’s bad for any reason.
I bought one coming from a gen 5 trek fuel EX 9.8 that was heavily upgraded, like the Giant better. Color isn’t terrible but def wouldn’t be my 1st choice…buy it!
OkAppointment2212 on
Yes, giants are Chinese made crap
Kona norco specialized rocky trek transition are all better!
Unlucky-Goose2928 on
The spec says color: black and gold. But the picture shows black and pink. Clarify the actual color, could just be a print issue. Can’t believe they made a pink bike.
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People don’t like press fit bottom brackets but that’s a great price for carbon frame and carbon rims.
Giants cheap cuz they steal design from others (dw links Dave wegal)
Heard trp brakes are all right. Probably better than standard sram code Rs that kinda suck.
Might be a sweet, bronze, good pedaling trail bike.
I just bought this bike from giant directly for same price. So I’ll say there is no reason for you not to buy it. I’ve only had a couple weeks and was out of town then prepping for a gravel race so haven’t ridden it yet. But will soon. I like the color
No, seems like a great deal
Yeah the carbon rims especially and other specs are nice. I’m not a huge fan of the maestro but that’s just me and isn’t to say it’s bad for any reason.
Keep in mind if you are in the US that you may have issues getting a Giant. https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/25/business/giant-import-delays-us-customs-ban-intl-hnk
I bought one coming from a gen 5 trek fuel EX 9.8 that was heavily upgraded, like the Giant better. Color isn’t terrible but def wouldn’t be my 1st choice…buy it!
Yes, giants are Chinese made crap
Kona norco specialized rocky trek transition are all better!
The spec says color: black and gold. But the picture shows black and pink. Clarify the actual color, could just be a print issue. Can’t believe they made a pink bike.