Compare: 2018 Giant Explore E+ 3 vs Explore E+ 3 Mid-Step

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	Explore E+ 32018 Giant	Explore E+ 3 Mid-Step2018 Giant

MSRP	$2,400	$2,400
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike
	6.3	6.3
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
	Suntour NEX	Suntour NEX
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc	Tektro Hydraulic Disc
	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive
	Giant 400Wh	Giant 400Wh
	Alivio, Acera	Alivio, Acera
Drivetrain		1 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	63mm	63mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com
Summary	The Giant Explore E+ 3 and Giant Explore E+ 3 Mid-Step are both 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bikes with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

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Gear Range

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)

33 mph

Explore E+ 3

33 mph

Explore E+ 3 Mid-Step

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Explore E+ 32018 Giant	Explore E+ 3 Mid-Step2018 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Double Diamond Color: Black / Lime	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Mid-Step Color: Black / Lime
Fork	SR Suntour NEX E25 HLO, OverDrive, 63mm travel Travel: 63mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour NEX E25 HLO, OverDrive, 63mm travel Travel: 63mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	N/A	N/A
Stem	Giant Connect	Giant Connect
Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Saddle	Giant Contact Comfort upright	Giant Contact Comfort upright
Seatpost	Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid	Giant Connect , 30.9 Type: Rigid
Pedals	Alloy Platform	Alloy Platform

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Alivio Shadow	Shimano Alivio Shadow
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crank	FSA, 42T	FSA, 42T
Shifters	Shimano Acera	Shimano Acera
Cassette	Shimano HG 201-9 11-34T silver	Shimano HG 201-9 11x34, 9-Speed
Chain	KMC X.9e, E-Bike Specific	KMC X.9e, E-Bike Specific
Brakes	Tektro M285, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc	Tektro M285, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Tektro M285	Tektro M285

Wheels

Rims	Giant eX2 Disc, Tubeless, e-bike optimized	Giant eX2 Disc, Tubeless, e-bike optimized
Spokes	Stainless Steel, [F] 14g [R] 13g	Stainless Steel, [F] 14g [R] 13g
Front Hub	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle, 28h, [R] 135mm QR, e-bike optimized, 32h	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings[F] 15mm Thru-Axle, 28h,[R] 135mm QR, e-bike optimized, 32h
Rear Hub	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle, 28h, [R] 135mm QR, e-bike optimized, 32h	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings[F] 15mm Thru-Axle, 28h,[R] 135mm QR, e-bike optimized, 32h
Tires	Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x47	Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x47

Electric Components

Motor	Giant SyncDrive Sport, 80Nm, Powered by Yamaha	Giant SyncDrive Sport, 80Nm, Powered by Yamaha
Battery	Giant EnergyPak400, 36V, 11.3Ah, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion	Giant EnergyPak400, 36V, 11.3Ah, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Display	Giant RideControl Charge, grip launch control with walk assist, mini USB charger	Giant RideControl Charge, grip launch control with walk assist, mini USB charger

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