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2013 Giant

Glory 2

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,200
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 205 / 203mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockRockShox Vivid
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX5
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Glory 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Glory 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size 26, Just right
Reviews
Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Giant Glory 1

Mar 2014

In 2011 Danny Hart won the UCI World Championships on the Giant Glory. However, at that time he was on a bike that was a little different from what us consumers could buy off the shop floor. “World Cup” angles, changed geometry and a slimmer weight was what Danny needed to get on the podium. …

Highs
  • Lively and easy to jump.

  • Great Tyres.

  • Corners well.

Lows
  • Hard bottom out feel.

  • Grips.

  • Fox 40 spring noise.

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BIKE Magazine
2013 Bible Review - Giant Glory 0

Feb 2013

Giant’s re-worked Glory 0 is a dyed-in-the-wool World Cup racer—light, stiff, well-equipped and built for speed.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant Glory 0

Jan 2012 · MBA Action

  The Giant Glory 0 World Championship Performance The Giant Glory downhill race bike was thrown into the limelight last fall when team rider Danny Hart

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Dirt Mountainbike
Dirt Office Bikes: Giant Glory 2010

Apr 2010 · Billy

The postman dropped of a spangly Glory 00 yesterday. Expect a full review in Dirt Magazine soon. In the meantime here’s some photos of what nearly £4,000 quid gets you. Check the specs on the Giant site.

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BikeRadar
Giant Glory 00 review

Jan 2010 · Ric McLaughlin

Stunningly quick downhiller. Not cheap, but its capability is worth it

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum w/ ISCG Tabs, 8" Maestro Suspension

ColorBlue / Black/white

Fork

RockShox Boxxer RC w/ 20mm thru-axle, 203mm Travel

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Vivid AIR R2

Travel205mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Howitzer Team

Stem

Giant Contact DH, Direct Mount

Handlebar

Giant Contact AM, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X5

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Ruktion 36T w/ MRP G2 Mini SL

Shifters

SRAM X5, 1x9 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG 950 11x26, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Avid Elixir 5, [F] 200mm, [R] 180mm

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 5

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-AM 2, Double Wall

Spokes

DT Swiss Competiton, 14/15g

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker w/ 20mm Axle, [R] Giant Sealed Bearing w/ 12mm Axle, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker w/ 20mm Axle, [R] Giant Sealed Bearing w/ 12mm Axle, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Muddy Mary, Evolution DH, 26x2.5

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