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First Look: Giant presents new Trailbikes and Womens brand LIV

27.08.2014
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Giant presents us with two interesting trail bikes (Reign and Anthem SX Advanced) at this years eurobike, as well as the completely new womens bike brand LIV. A brand by women for women, offering bikes, as well as clothing and equipment for female customers.

The SX tag has always been a synonym for an extra portion of fun at Giant. Next season one can buy an SX version of the Anthem Advanced. The new bike has a 120mm long fork at the front (normally 100mm), a 1×11 SRAM X01 drivetrain, a telescopic seat post, as well as plenty of well thought-out features. The bike is available for €4299. As well as the carbon version of the bike, there is a cheap aluminum model for €2299 EUR.

he giant Anthem SX Advanced comes with 27,5
The giant Anthem SX Advanced comes with 27,5″ wheels and is available for €4299.
The RockShox Revolution at the front guarantees more than 120mm travel and a 15mm axe.
The RockShox Revolution at the front guarantees more than 120mm travel and a 15mm axle.
A SRAM X01 group easily manages change of gears.
A SRAM X01 group easily manages gear changing.
A RockShox Monarch damper is placed at the rear end.
A RockShox Monarch damper controls the rear end.
The Giant telescope seat post comes with a 100mm hub.
The Giant telescopic seat post comes with a 100mm hub.
The inner lineaments and the pleasant design are great.
The internal cable routing and the aesthetic design are great.
The carbon tube is protected.
The carbon frame is well protected.

Previously we wrote about the new Reign models. Visitors can have a look at these at Eurobike.
There will be four versions (2 x Aluminium / 2 x Carbon) of the classic design at prices ranging from €2299 to €6499.
The Reign comes with 27,5″ wheels and 160mm travel. The rear suspension uses the efficient and popular Maestro design.

The top model of the Reign Advanced 0 is equipped with everything that Enduro bikers love, but is priced at 6.499 EUR.
The top model of the Reign Advanced 0 is equipped with everything that Enduro bikers love, but is priced at €6499.
The SRAM XX1 drivetrain guarantees supreme function at a minimal weight.
The SRAM XX1 drivetrain guarantees supreme function at a minimal weight.
The Maestro rear end of the Giant Reign.
The Maestro rear end of the Giant Reign.
The pleasing design is very convincing.
The pleasing design is very impressive.
The RockShox Pike RCT3 fork comes with 160mm travel.
The RockShox Pike RCT3 fork comes with 160mm travel.

Probably the most up-to date news at Giant is the foundation of the bike brand LIV. By women for women is the motto. Bikes, clothing and equipment will be available from this brand.

Girls just wanna have Fun!
Girls just wanna have Fun!

LIV offers its customers two different full suspension models with only two equipment variations.
– the Lust and the Intrigue. The Lust with 100mm travel and the Intrigue with 140mm travel are targeted at confident female trail bikers and are available for €1699 and €3699. Both bikes are equipped with the well-known Maestro rear end and are a good fit to the female needs in their geometry. Both come with a light weight chassis.

Like one part: The LIV collection seems to be well thought-out.
Like one part: The LIV collection seems to be well thought-out.
Next to bikes LIV offers its customers wear and equipment.
Next to bikes LIV offers its customers wear and equipment.

More information: www.giantbicycles.com

Text & Photos: Christoph Bayer

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