PREVIEW - Giant 2010 long-travel bikes

stuart@nsmb.com · 07-31-2009, 02:40 AM

Giant has just rolled out all-new Glory, Faith and Reign X bikes for 2010. Check out the preview article for the first look at the finished bikes.

connor · 07-31-2009, 02:47 AM

Does Michi still make that monster truck tire??

The new Faith looks sweet, I still think the Glory is the best deal DH bike out there, followed closely by the Norco.

Usul · 07-31-2009, 03:21 AM

I'm liking the new look a lot better than the last gen.

Trini-dad72 · 07-31-2009, 03:45 AM

Somehow the new Reign X looks a bit underwhelmed, but the new Faith is beautiful.

roy · 07-31-2009, 04:49 AM

agreed, the faith looks awesome, reign looks like an XC bike.

billytalented · 07-31-2009, 05:08 AM

65.5 degree HT on the dh i heard....fail

great you dropped weight on the frame. too bad the Treks are lasting 6 months with their tin can frames this year.. pray giant hasn't dieted too much.

roy · 07-31-2009, 05:14 AM

reign looks better here

J0SH · 07-31-2009, 07:34 AM

The faith looks really cool. But that fork is that? Looks like a totem but not quite... And what are the markings on the stations? 2010 looks like a great year for gear

Straw · 07-31-2009, 08:05 AM

Faith looks awesome. Based on looks and numbers, it would be on the short list if I was looking for a new steed. It does seem pretty light though...37lbs! I hope it could take multi-seasons of moderate thrashings.

builttoride · 07-31-2009, 01:58 PM

Wow, 9lbs frame with shock for the glory, that is very light... so if they have made the frame that much lighter, why do they then build it up with heavy saint kit? seams a bit odd to me. but good looking bike. I just hope they have learaned from Treks mistakes, especially as that DT is fairly square profile and dent friendly. I'm sure they have done their homework!

As for the forks on the faith, they are either 2010 totems or tomem IS. (Which is a low cost totem I believe). Looks nice.

Tneault · 07-31-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm surprised that there have been no comments on the price. Two years ago the reign X0 was in the high 3K range, now it is significantly more at $5,650.

Robot · 07-31-2009, 03:33 PM

X9 is different, non?

pano-dude · 07-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tneault

I'm surprised that there have been no comments on the price. Two years ago the reign X0 was in the high 3K range, now it is significantly more at $5,650.

I agree, the specs said $6350 earlier, ouch! now it's tbd? I was considering ordering one but not at that price. I'm riding a Reign x1 now with a lyrik and love it except for it being 33-34ish pounds. I ride it in the bike park, weeknight xc, shuttles, epics. It does everything.

connor · 07-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builttoride

Wow, 9lbs frame with shock for the glory, that is very light... so if they have made the frame that much lighter, why do they then build it up with heavy saint kit?

I think the new Saint stuff is quite a bit lighter. the Cranks are only 50g heavier than Gravity Lites. The brakes are not super light, but ridiculously strong.

builttoride · 07-31-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connor

I think the new Saint stuff is quite a bit lighter. the Cranks are only 50g heavier than Gravity Lites. The brakes are not super light, but ridiculously strong.

Fair enough then, sorry i thought they were heavier than that for some reason. I know someone who has ridden the 2010 glory (bike mag tester) all he said was that it was high and steep. Which surprised me. I'll wait til I see geo numbers.

07-31-2009, 02:40 AM	#1
stuart@nsmb.com Writer/editor/photo taker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In transit Posts: 2,109 Rep Power: 6818	PREVIEW - Giant 2010 long-travel bikes Giant has just rolled out all-new Glory, Faith and Reign X bikes for 2010. Check out the preview article for the first look at the finished bikes. __________________ ************************************* She said, why don't you stop your crying/ Go outside and ride your bike - Sliver, Nirvana "If stars were all that mattered, why would I go to the trouble of writing a review?" - Roger Ebert

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Usul Formerly Known As Jah Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Island Posts: 3,672 Rep Power: 225450	I'm liking the new look a lot better than the last gen. __________________ WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.

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Trini-dad72 Philosoraptor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver. Posts: 6,704 Rep Power: 234204	Somehow the new Reign X looks a bit underwhelmed, but the new Faith is beautiful. __________________ http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct.php?product=20017 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaru72/

07-31-2009, 05:08 AM	#6
billytalented teh glory Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,428 Rep Power: 9559	65.5 degree HT on the dh i heard....fail great you dropped weight on the frame. too bad the Treks are lasting 6 months with their tin can frames this year.. pray giant hasn't dieted too much. __________________ Ridemonkey Forums turning into the new Pinkbike?

07-31-2009, 07:34 AM	#8
J0SH ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Van Posts: 1,154 Rep Power: 55178	The faith looks really cool. But that fork is that? Looks like a totem but not quite... And what are the markings on the stations? 2010 looks like a great year for gear __________________

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roy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 2,284 Rep Power: 264606	agreed, the faith looks awesome, reign looks like an XC bike.

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roy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 2,284 Rep Power: 264606	reign looks better here

07-31-2009, 08:05 AM	#9
Straw Jon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Dollar Surprise Posts: 8,300 Rep Power: 2804945	Faith looks awesome. Based on looks and numbers, it would be on the short list if I was looking for a new steed. It does seem pretty light though...37lbs! I hope it could take multi-seasons of moderate thrashings. __________________ ><> 1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34

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builttoride Designer and Rider Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bonny wee Scotland! :) Posts: 1,694 Rep Power: 29398	Wow, 9lbs frame with shock for the glory, that is very light... so if they have made the frame that much lighter, why do they then build it up with heavy saint kit? seams a bit odd to me. but good looking bike. I just hope they have learaned from Treks mistakes, especially as that DT is fairly square profile and dent friendly. I'm sure they have done their homework! As for the forks on the faith, they are either 2010 totems or tomem IS. (Which is a low cost totem I believe). Looks nice. __________________ Keith Scott Banshee Bikes Designer www.bansheebikes.com http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com

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Tneault Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	I'm surprised that there have been no comments on the price. Two years ago the reign X0 was in the high 3K range, now it is significantly more at $5,650.

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Robot Sheep. Everywhere. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,860 Rep Power: 197826	X9 is different, non?

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