It’s that time of the year. Go into your nearest Barnes & Noble or Borders and check out the magazine section—there are Buyer’s Guides everywhere. Here are two of the most popular among cyclists, and what they say about select Giant bicycles.


VELONEWS
ROAD
Trinity Advanced SL 0 and Trinity Advanced SL 2 - Trickle Down category
“…our favorite example of trickle-down technology… Formally introduced at the Tour de France, Giant’s Trinity Advanced SL 0 with Shimano Di2 costs $12,000. But for the rest of us, Giant brings every aspect of that bike down to Earth with the SL 2 model.”

TCR Advanced SL 0 - Team Replica category
“…a no-holds barred, ultimate road racer, with a huge MegaDrive rectangular down tube for stiffness, and svelte seat stays for all day comfort.”


Defy Advanced 3 - Relaxed category
“…the most affordable bike in the category—thanks to Shimano 105 parts—but it doesn’t compromise with the Advanced composite frame… Whether you’re a Cat. 3 racer or just looking to put the miles in, the Defy Advanced 3 is suitable and economical.”


VELONEWS
MTB
Anthem X Advanced SL 0 and Anthem X2 – Trickle Down category
“Look to the Anthem X2 for the same 100mm of active Maestro suspension travel and the same frame geometry that inspired the higher-priced version.”


Trance X Adv SL 0 - Trail category
“With this bike, Giant can proudly challenge any other manufacturer, large or small, for the title of ultimate trail bike.”


Reign X0 – Enduro/All-Mountain category
“Giant achieves a 30.2 pound bike weight without slipping in any sort of cross-country equipment that would reduce its all-mountain capabilities.”



bike magazine
Glory 0 – Downhill category
“…pedaled great through extremely rough sections, the rear wheels hugged the ground effortlessly and the bike felt comfortable on the trail and in the air… Bottom Line: Ridiculously light and quick DH thoroughbred with buttery smooth suspension.”


Reign X0 – All-Mountain category - chosen “Best Bang for the Buck”
“…it climbed supremely well. The bike also railed on descents, thanks to its stiffer chassis and the adjustable Joplin seatpost… Bottom Line: Big-brand reliability with innovation.”


Trance X2 – Trail category – chosen “Best Value in Class”
“Most of the bikes tested in this category were priced above $3000, but we almost unanimously agreed that the less-expensive Trance X2 rocked. Bottom Line: A sweet ride that still leaves plenty of beer money.”


Click here to see a pdf of the VeloNews pages with Giant Bicycles

Click here to see a pdf of the bike magazine pages with Giant Bicycles