French for “ridge crest,” Arête is equally bold and sharp as its geologic namesake. Loaded with features, this premiere women’s hardtail is built for speed and comfort on the trail or on the racecourse.
Frame Technology
Highly efficient and lightning fast, Arête features ALUXX SL butted alloy tuned specifically for women who demand a competition-level hardtail that doesn’t sacrifice enjoyment on the trail.
| SIZES | 14.5, 16, 18in |
| FRAME | ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed |
| FORK | RockShox Recon SL air 100mm travel, remote TurnKey lock out |
| SHOCK | N/A |
| HANDLEBAR | GIANT A5 aluminium riser |
| STEM | GIANT A3 aluminium ahead |
| SEAT POST | GIANT A5 aluminium |
| SADDLE | WTB Deva |
| PEDALS | Shimano SPD M505 |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano LX 27 speed RapidFire Plus |
| FRONT MECH | Shimano Deore |
| REAR MECH | Shimano XT Shadow |
| BRAKES | Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors |
| BRAKE LEVER | Avid |
| CASSETTE | SRAM PG950 11-34 |
| CHAIN | Shimano HG73 |
| CRANKS | RaceFace Ride XC X-Type 22/32/44 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | RaceFace X-Type |
| RIMS | Mavic XM117 |
| HUBS | Shimano Deore |
| SPOKES | Stainless steel |
| TYRES | Kenda Small Block Eight 26x2.1'' DTC |
