Compare: 2012 Giant Via 3 (Black/Brown/Blue) vs Via 3 W vs Via 3 (Silver/Black) vs Via 2 vs Via 2 W vs Via 1 vs Via 1 W

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Via 3 (Black/Brown/Blue)2012 Giant	Via 3 W2012 Giant	Via 3 (Silver/Black)2012 Giant	Via 22012 Giant	Via 2 W2012 Giant	Via 12012 Giant	Via 1 W2012 Giant

MSRP	$410	$410	$410	$520	$520	$600	$600
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	General Urban	General Urban	General Urban	General Urban	General Urban	General Urban	General Urban
				3.1	3.1
Frame	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Fork	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim
Groupset				X4	X4	SRAM	SRAM
Drivetrain	Single-speed	Single-speed	Single-speed	1 × 8	1 × 8	1 × 3	1 × 3
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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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)

22 mph

Via 3 (Black/Brown/Blue)

22 mph

Via 3 W

22 mph

Via 3 (Silver/Black)

35 mph

Via 2

35 mph

Via 2 W

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Via 3 (Black/Brown/Blue)2012 Giant	Via 3 W2012 Giant	Via 3 (Silver/Black)2012 Giant	Via 22012 Giant	Via 2 W2012 Giant	Via 12012 Giant	Via 1 W2012 Giant

Frame	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black	4130 Butted Chromoly Colors: Black / Brown/blue; Silver / Black
Fork	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly	4130 Butted Chromoly
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge
Stem	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill	Alloy Quill
Handlebar	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4	Alloy, Mid Rise and Sweep, 25.4
Saddle	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam	Via, SuperSoft Foam
Seatpost	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2	Alloy, 27.2
Pedals	Nylon/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Nylon/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Nylon/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Nylon/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Nylon/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Alloy/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform	Alloy/Anti-Slip Comfort Platform

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	SRAM X4	SRAM X4	N/A	N/A
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T	Alloy 3-Piece, 44T
Shifters	N/A	N/A	N/A	SRAM X4	SRAM X4	SRAM I-Motion 3, Twist	SRAM I-Motion 3, Twist
Cassette	17T Freewheel	17T Freewheel	17T Freewheel	SRAM PG 820 11x32, 8-Speed	SRAM PG 820 11x32, 8-Speed	SRAM 21T, 3-Speed Internal	SRAM 21T, 3-Speed Internal
Chain	KMC Z410A	KMC Z410A	KMC Z410A	KMC Z72, Nickel Plated	KMC Z72, Nickel Plated	KMC Z410, Rustproof	KMC Z410, Rustproof
Brakes	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Alloy, Dual Pivot Type: Rim
Brake Levers	Alloy, 2-Finger	Alloy, 2-Finger	Alloy, 2-Finger	Alloy, 3-Finger	Alloy, 3-Finger	Alloy, 3-Finger	Alloy, 3-Finger

Wheels

Rims	Giant Alloy	Giant Alloy	Giant Alloy	Giant Alloy, Double Wall	Giant Alloy, Double Wall	Giant Alloy, Double Wall	Giant Alloy, Double Wall
Spokes	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Front Hub	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy Sealed, 32h	Alloy Sealed, 32h	[F] Alloy, [R] SRAM I-Motion 3-Speed internal, 32h	[F] Alloy, [R] SRAM I-Motion 3-Speed internal, 32h
Rear Hub	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy, Semi-Sealed, 36h	Alloy Sealed, 32h	Alloy Sealed, 32h	[F] Alloy, [R] SRAM I-Motion 3-Speed internal, 32h	[F] Alloy, [R] SRAM I-Motion 3-Speed internal, 32h
Tires	Kenda Kwest, 700x32	Kenda Kwest, 700x32	Kenda Kwest, 700x32	Kenda Kwest, 700x32	Kenda Kwest, 700x32	Kenda Kwest w/ K-Shield, 700x32	Kenda Kwest w/ K-Shield, 700x32

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