Compare: 2020 Giant Explore E+ 4 STA vs Explore E+ 4 GTS vs Explore E+ 4 Stagger Frame Electric Bike vs Explore E+ 4 Electric Bike vs Explore E+ 2 STA vs Explore E+ 2 GTS vs Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike vs Explore E+ 1 Stagger Frame vs Explore E+ 1 Electric Bike vs Explore E+ 1 Pro Stagger Frame Electric Bike vs Explore E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike

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Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Explore E+ 4 STA2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 GTS2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 Stagger Frame Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 STA2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 GTS2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Stagger Frame2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Pro Stagger Frame Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike2020 Giant

MSRP	$2,500	$2,500	($2,531)	($2,531)	($2,629)	($2,629)	($3,038)	($3,291)	($3,291)	($4,051)	($4,051)
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Category	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike
Weight									59.3 lbs		49.4 lbs
	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VOLANT	RST VIV AIR	RST VIV AIR	RST VIV AIR	RST VIV AIR
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive	Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive
Battery	Giant 400Wh	Giant 400Wh	Giant 400Wh	Giant 400Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh	Giant 500Wh
Groupset	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore, Altus	Deore	Deore	Deore	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 9	1 × 9	1 × 9	1 × 9	2 × 9	2 × 9	2 × 9	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm
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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+ 4 STA

33 mph

Explore E+ 4 GTS

33 mph

Explore E+ 4 Stagger Frame Electric Bike

33 mph

Explore E+ 4 Electric Bike

38 mph

Explore E+ 2 STA

38 mph

Explore E+ 2 GTS

38 mph

Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike

38 mph

Explore E+ 1 Stagger Frame

38 mph

Explore E+ 1 Electric Bike

38 mph

Explore E+ 1 Pro Stagger Frame Electric Bike

38 mph

Explore E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike

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+ 4 STA2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 GTS2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 Stagger Frame Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 4 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 STA2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 GTS2020 Giant	Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Stagger Frame2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Pro Stagger Frame Electric Bike2020 Giant	Explore E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike2020 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue	ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount Color: Satin Black / Blue
Fork	RST Volant T coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volant T coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volant T coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volant T coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volante TNL coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volante TNL coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST Volante TNL coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST VIVAir E, 700c x15, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout, 15x100 axle Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST VIVAir E, 700c x15, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout, 15x100 axle Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST VIVAir E, 700c x15, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout, 15x100 axle Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil	RST VIVAir E, 700c x15, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout, 15x100 axle Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stem	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact
Handlebar	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm	Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm
Saddle	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN	Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN
Seatpost	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Type: Rigid
Pedals	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	Aluminum Platform	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore, 10-Speed, Shadow+	Shimano Deore, 10-Speed, Shadow+	Shimano Deore, 10-Speed, Shadow+	Shimano Deore, 10-Speed, Shadow+
Front Derailleur	-	-	-	-	Shimano FD-M371	Shimano FD-M371	Shimano FD-M371	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Crank	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 42T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 42T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 42T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 42T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T	Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T
Shifters	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano SL-M2000	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed	Shimano HG50-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed	Shimano HG50-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed	Shimano HG50-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed	Shimano HG50-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed
Chain	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized
Brakes	Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Tektro HD-M275	Tektro HD-M275	Tektro HD-M275	Tektro HD-M275	Shimano BL-MT200	Shimano BL-MT200	Shimano BL-MT200	Shimano BL-MT200	Shimano BL-MT200	Shimano BL-MT500, i-spec II	Shimano BL-MT500, i-spec II

Wheels

Rims	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium	Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium
Spokes	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Sapim E-Lite [r] Race [f], e-bike optimized	Sapim E-Lite [r] Race [f], e-bike optimized
Front Hub	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle [R] 142x12 Thru-axle	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle [R] 142x12 Thru-axle
Rear Hub	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle [R] 142x12 Thru-axle	Giant eTracker, sealed cartridge bearings [F] 15mm Thru-Axle [R] 142x12 Thru-axle
Tires	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready W/O Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready W/O Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready W/O Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready W/O Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex	Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex

Electric Components

Motor	Giant SyncDrive Sport. Pedal assist up to 20 mph.	Giant SyncDrive Sport. Pedal assist up to 20 mph.	Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Sport	Giant SyncDrive Sport	Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Pro, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-360% tunable support, 80Nm, powered by YAMAHA	Giant SyncDrive Pro, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-360% tunable support, 80Nm, powered by YAMAHA
Battery	Giant EnergyPak 400, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 400, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 400, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 400, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle
Display	Giant RideControl ONE	Giant RideControl ONE	Giant RideControl ONE	Giant RideControl ONE	Giant RideControl Charge	Giant RideControl Charge	Giant RideControl Charge	Giant RideControl EVO	Giant RideControl EVO	Giant RideControl EVO	Giant RideControl EVO

Accessories

Racks	-	-	-	-	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible	MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible
Lock	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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