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    MSRP
    $1,150
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Cyclocross
    3.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Avid Mechanical Disc
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Invite 2 is an aluminum frame women’s cyclocross bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Invite 2
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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)

    39 mph

    Invite 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts

    ColorBlack / Purple

    Fork

    Composite-grade composite, alloy steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Octalink

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Liv/giant Endurance

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    Shimano R453, 30/39/50

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    Cassette

    Shimano HG20 11x32, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Avid BB5 Road, mechanical disc, 140mm

    TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Giant Ergo-Control

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-X2, double wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, black, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, [F] 24h, [R] 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, [F] 24h, [R] 28h

    Tires

    Giant P-RX2, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x32

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