CREST 34 SUSPENSION GAFFALLINN

For a mountain bike to ride well, the suspension fork can’t be too stiff or too flexy. Too stiff and it will bounce the rider around and cause fatigue. Too flexy and it will cause the rider to lose control easily, with potentially disastrous consequences. With Giant’s core stiffness chassis and trail-tuned engineering, we have the ability to precisely tailor the desired stiffness and strength for the fork depending on stanchion size, helping riders ride more comfortably and more in control.

A wide range of easily tuned air spring suspension adjustments, such as low-speed compression and an external rebound damper was a key focus as we developed a fork designed for all riders. With extensive testing, from pro to entry-level riders, we made sure that the air spring and dampers on the new Crest can be easily fine-tuned for sensitivity to match all kinds of rider demands, riding styles and terrain.

The all-new Crest 34 brings state-of-the-art features and premium performance to a broader range of riders. Featuring a thixomolded 34mm stanchion chassis, engineered to balance stiffness, light weight and strength, the Crest 34 has a dedicated tuned damper with low speed compression and an ample rebound circuit tuned to help all riders find their best setting. Plush and precise, the Crest 34 makes high-end suspension accessible to everyone.

Stiffer uppers transfer force directly from fork to wheel for better bike control. Though all in-house manufacturing, the Crest features a robust steerer tube and high-alloy forged crown to ensure optimal chassis stiffness and wheel control.

Underpinned by our dynamic riding philosophy, the Crest is engineered with specific materials distribution around the crown, uppers, lowers and hollow bridge, establishing a perfect balance between stiffness, weight and strength.

We use this closely temperature-controlled casting process to produce components that are exceptionally strong, while remaining more lightweight than similar components made by traditional casting. Using this technology is how we maintain the excellent strength-to-weight ratio and tight clearance of the Crest’s lowers.