The harder the course, the better says two-time U.S. DH Champ Duncan Riffle. Same goes for his bike, the Giant Glory. With 8 inches of fully active Maestro suspension, mated to a lightweight, super strong ALUXX SL via a co-pivot shock mount, it’s everything Duncan-and you-need to boost your confidence in the most extreme DH conditions.
Strengths: Super fast in the corners and through the bumps.This bike has a very solid feel at speed and seems to float over technical terrain. suspension is super plush and rides amazing.This bike's pedaling abilities exceeded my expectations.This has to be one of the best bikes on the market right now.
Weaknesses: NONE...not right now
Bottom Line:
This bike is a racing machine.Its solid and will take whatever you can dream up for it.
Submitted by
Matt S
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Moody, B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2009
Strengths: Overall strength, maneuverability, jumps well, can handle some pretty big hits, looks great.
Weaknesses: a little heavy and some of the stock parts are crap (Sram x5)
Bottom Line:
Great bike, fun to screw around on, a little difficult to maneuver in the air but that changes after getting used to the bike! Some good and bad parts but that an easy fix! Great for freeriders and downhillers alike.
Similar Products Used: Rocky Mountain Slayer SS 396, Transition Bottle Rocket.
Bike Setup: Stock 08 except new eastern pedals white, intense grips, raceface atlas cranks, avid elixer brakes, Marzocchi 66 and Roco TST.
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Submitted by
xbiker94
a Downhiller
from Lisboa, Portugal
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2009
Strengths: looks
strenght
suspension efficiency
maneuvrability
stability at high speeds
2 plate chain guide, the chain never slipped
Race Face components
Weaknesses: Weight
the saddle ( giant stock one )
The brakes could be more powerful (hayes stroker ryde )
The Marzocchi rocco r shock
Bottom Line:
I am loving this bike its really plush even with a 500lbs spring ( I weight 55kg ) it pedals uphill quite well, all you need is strenght in your legs!
In spite of the weight it is really maneuvrabel and short, so it's very easy to handle it. It's a natural jumper and will huck everything you'll throw it at!
I would buy it all over again!
Hi All
Does anyone know if I would need to buy an additional headset to put a 1 1/8" steerer tube (Totem, non-tapered) into a 2010 Giant Glory? If so, any recommendations?
Th Read More »
Hi All
Does anyone know if I would need to buy an additional headset to put a 1 1/8" steerer tube (Totem, non-tapered) into a 2010 Giant Glory? If so, any recommendations?
Th Read More »
Item:
Giant Glory FR-1 COMP
Condition:
excellent, very well looked after
Reason for sale:
need a second vehicle asap, I'm going back to full time study which means my wife Read More »
I believe the stock HA for the Glory is 65.5 degrees. I am not sure which cup to try first. Any thoughts? It is pretty steep and rocky where I ride. Read More »
I m thinking of changing the cassette of my glory 1, from the 9speed 11-28 to a 9 speed 11-34 sprocket. For easier climbing coz I also use my bike for light xc n I don't want to pu Read More »
