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2016 Giant

Glory 27.5 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,200
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 205 / 200mm
ForkRockShox Domain
ShockRockShox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX5
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Glory 27.5 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)

27 mph

Glory 27.5 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
  • 5'9", size MD, Just right
  • 5'10", size MD, Fits large
Reviews
Dirt Mountainbike
Giant Glory Advanced 27.5 0

Mar 2016 · Sjones

Majestic balance and performance from an old favourite

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BikeRadar
Giant Glory 27.5 1 review

Jan 2016 · Jake Ireland

Even this ‘basic’ Glory is a race ready DH machine – one of the best frames of the moment, shod with solid, reliable parts. Buy if you're a thrifty downhiller in the market for a supremely capable rig

Highs
  • Superb frame, terrain-gobbling capability, quietly impressive build

Lows
  • Basic boxxer fork could use an upgrade

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant Glory Advanced 27.5 0

Jul 2015 · McCoy

The new Advanced 27.5 0 steals all the Glory

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Giant's Glory goes carbon with the Glory Advanced 27.5

Feb 2015 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Giant has released the newest addition of its Glory line, the Giant Glory Advanced 27.5, with a carbon-fibre front triangle.

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BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: Giant Reign and Glory 27.5

Aug 2014

What better way to test the Giant Reign 27.5, the brand's all-new enduro bike, than a rowdy, heli-assisted, 6,500-foot descent of Pemberton's Mount Barbour?

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 8" Maestro suspension

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorYellow / Black/red

Fork

RockShox Domain RC, OverDrive steerer, 200mm travel

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Kage R

Travel205mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, Threaded

Stem

Giant Contact SL DH, Direct mount

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact, forward

Seatpost

Giant Contact SL, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X5

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Ruktion, 36T w/ MRP G3 Mini steel guide

Shifters

SRAM X5, Rear only

Cassette

SRAM PG-950 11x26, 9-speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

SRAM DB5, Hydraulic disc, 200mm

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM DB5, Hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-AM2, Double wall

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant PDH, [F] 20mm Thru Axle [R] 12x150mm

Rear Hub

Giant PDH, [F] 20mm Thru Axle [R] 12x150mm

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary, Performance, 27.5x2.35

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