Crest Suspension

Giant's all-new Crest TR and Crest XC suspension systems are designed, engineered and built in-house specifically for Giant and Liv mountain bikes to deliver a custom-tuned and balanced ride experience.

Suspension Harmony

With systematic tuning for smooth, predictable action and complete support throughout travel—along with custom components precision manufactured in-house specifically for Giant and Liv bikes—Crest suspension delivers a new level of suspension harmony for a perfectly balanced ride experience.

Aligned Suspension

After meticulous engineering to keep rear-wheel travel predictable and supportive throughout the entire shock stroke, every fork and shock component—from damper and valving to shim stack and oil paths—is designed and tuned for a specific Giant bike and its intended ride experience. By aligning the parameters of each suspension component with specific platforms and dyamics, Crest delivers an intuitive, responsive, and balanced ride that can't be matched by off-the-shelf options.

Systematic Tuning

Crest's data-driven systematic tuning process creates and optimizes leverage ratios, air curves, oil circuits and fork chassis designs for specific Giant and Liv bikes as well as for the intended ride experience - from XC to trail and beyond.

Smooth & Predictable

Crest's systematic suspension tuning establishes a more linear rear wheel curve for more constant and predictable action, allowing the shock to easily reach full travel with plenty of support through its mid-stroke.

Linear Curve

A linear wheel curve means that the upward movement of the wheel is more consistent and smooth, increasing or decreasing sequentially with impact force. When the front and rear wheels move in a consistent, linear manner, it enhances the rider’s ability to predict how the bike will handle and experience greater control.

Precision Manufacturing

Crest suspension delivers unparalleled performance via the closely controlled tolerances and meticulous quality control that only in-house manufacturing can provide.

Precision Internals

Closely monitored tolerances ensure that all internals move in friction-free unison.

Accurate Assembly

Digitally controlled assembly procedures ensure that Crest components are held to tight tolerances of below +/- 0.2mm.

Extensive Testing

Each Crest component undergoes a sound box decibel test to ensure that it surpasses benchmark levels of quiet action, even after long hours of use.