Is the giant Glory 0 a trail bike?
The Giant Glory 0 is for downhill racing. It could be pressed into service as a bike-park bike, because it does not have the super-slack geometry of many downhill racers. But don’t be misled; this is not a bike that you will ever pedal up a mountain or take for a casual trail ride.
How big is the rear axle on a giant Glory?
A 150mm rear axle, 83mm BB shell with ISCG-05 tabs, tapered head tube and integrated fork bumpers take care of the details, while external cable routing simplifies things. We tested the outgoing 2015 model, but the frame carries through to 2016 with just a change of colour.
What are the brakes on a giant Glory?
At the heart of the Glory is the awesome Saint groupset. The brakes offer tons of modulation and feel, and enough power to fix the economy. Shifting is crisp and intuitive, and the cranks are super-stiff and tough. The Mavic EX721 rims come in typical Glory blue, and are one-offs for Giant.
What kind of forks are on giant Glory?
Large Giant Glory frame professionally wrapped by the guys at RideWrap, this bike has seen one season of use and has since been in storage as I’ve been abroad. DVO Onyx Double Crown forks (nearly new) DVO Jade Rear shock (nearly new) Sra
The Giant Glory 0 is for downhill racing. It could be pressed into service as a bike-park bike, because it does not have the super-slack geometry of many downhill racers. But don’t be misled; this is not a bike that you will ever pedal up a mountain or take for a casual trail ride. It is a serious downhill race weapon.
What’s the size of a 2015 Giant Glory?
This is noteworthy, since the 2015 Glory is reportedly following the trend of “longer is better,” and is even more stretched out. The Medium size Glory that I rode sports a 1211 mm (47.7”) wheelbase, 444.5 mm (17.5”) chainstays, and a 63.5 degree head angle.
What’s the difference between a giant glory and Whistler?
But all of the Giant Glorys do share an identical frame; the differences between the Glory 2, 1, 0, and the ‘Whistler Edition’ I rode have to do with the other build components. The Glory frame is “ALUXX SL” aluminum, and gets 8” of travel out of Giant’s Maestro suspension design.
What kind of aluminum is in giant Glory?
The Glory frame is “ALUXX SL” aluminum, and gets 8” of travel out of Giant’s Maestro suspension design. The ALUXX SL aluminum is essentially a 6011 aluminum alloy that’s been double-butted and formed in a variety of ways.