balancing riders properly over the bottom bracket and ensuring they. Lightweight, strong and durable aluminum frameset is designed to go from street riding to bike parks or trails.įrame geometry is designed specifically for young riders with 20-inch wheels, a low saddle height and taller front end for a stable ride quality. Bottom Bracket Cartridge Crankset Alloy Forged, 30T Shifters Shimano Revoshift Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus Cassette/Freewheel MicroSHIFT Advent, 12-42T Chain KMC Z7 Brakes Tektro HD-J285 Brake Levers Tektro HD-M276 Handlebars Giant Sport, Alloy, 31.8 Stem Forged Alloy, 0-Degree Seatpost Alloy, 27.2x250mm Saddle Giant Jr. on a 26-inch or 27.5-inch wheel size for stability with great traction from wider tires, and a relaxed riding position that keeps you more upright and comfortable in the saddle. It also features kid-friendly components, including shorter reach brake levers and a comfortable saddle. The 80mm suspension fork soaks up bumps, and powerful disc brakes help them negotiate steep descents. Versatile enough to ride on streets, parks or trails, it offers kidsĪ confident, controlled ride to help them build their skills. Braking was handled by Shimano XT disc brakes and the Mavic wheels were shod with Tioga FS100 tyres.With a lightweight aluminum frame, smooth front suspension, smaller 20-inch wheels and geometry that’s designed specifically for young riders, the new STP can be a first step toward playful adventures in the dirt.
RaceFace Diabolus cranks with an e.thirteen chainring and chainguide made the drivetrain strong and fuss-free, and Shimano’s DX pedals were excellent as usual. Up front was a Marzocchi 4X fork and a SRAM X-7 shifter (moving an X-9 rear mech) provided flawless gear changes, until we binned it and broke the unit. The standalone frame has the same finish as the top-end STP Zero, so we decided to build our own top-notch number with a 4X tinge. The STP frame comes with the relevant hose guides, upper and lower headset races, a seat clamp and a seatpost shim that converts the 30.9mm tube to a 27.2mm version. Short 15.75in chainstays keep acceleration ultra snappy, and a 69-degree head angle makes the ride lively without it feeling too much like a BMX. There are two sizes available – 14 and 15in – which are essentially the same other than the 22 and 23in top tube lengths and the 4.6 and 5in head tube lengths respectively. There are also V-brake posts and cable guides for both V-brake and hydraulic cables. The dropouts are fairly standard affairs with 135mm spacing, a tidy mech hanger and an international standard disc brake mount. SRAM X4 rear trigger, X5 rear derailleur. Truvativ Hussefelt crankset, Howitzer bottom bracket. Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, 100mm suspension fork. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Norco and more.
View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. Compare forks, shocks, wheels and other components on current and past MTB’s. The frame is built from Giant’s ALUXX 6061 aluminium and it includes advanced features such as an ovalised down tube, an internal headset and a CNC machined chainstay yoke. Truvativ Hussefelt w/ MRP Mini G2 Guide (Custom for Giant), 36T. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2010 Giant STP 1. The price of the STP 2 base model defies belief: it’s £299, the same as the frame alone, but has a cheaper finish. The STP is available in three builds, with even the top-of-the-range STP Zero being affordable at £650.