2021 Giant

Explore E+ 1

A 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€2,999($3,295)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 63mm
ForkSuntour NEX
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
MotorYamaha 250W 70Nm mid-drive
BatteryGiant 500Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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38 mph

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35 mph

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Spec Level

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

Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

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Giant Explore E+ 2 GTS Review

Jul 2022

Price: $3450.00 | Model Year: 2022 | A hardtail cross country hybrid that comes in two frame styles, four sizes, and one color: metallic navy blue. Feature-complete with fenders, rear rack, and lights. Sold through dealers with excellent service and two-year warranty.

Observations
  • A hardtail cross country hybrid that comes in two frame styles, four sizes, and one color: metallic navy blue. Feature-complete with fenders, rear rack, and lights. Sold through dealers with excellent service and two-year warranty.

  • Powerful SyncDrive Sport motor is a collaboration between Giant and Yamaha. It offers up to 70 newton meters of torque and measures wheel speed, cadence, pedal torque, acceleration, and slope for smooth and quick operation. Premium integrated lights with good side visibility.

  • Good battery placement with ability to charge on or off the frame. Quality ergonomic grips with adjustable bar ends. Very comfortable saddle and adjustable 63mm travel suspension fork, tubeless-ready tires with reflective sidewalls. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors.

  • Excellent control pad design with USB-C charging port built in paired with bright color LCD display panel and smartphone app with motor tuning. The suspension fork does not have lockout and the preload clickers can be difficult to access. Battery charger requires a dongle to charge the pack off the bike, which adds clutter and could get lost.

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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL aluminium, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount, compatible with fenders

ColorGunmetal Black

Fork

SR Suntour NEX E25 NLO 63mm travel 15AH

Travel63mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

N/A

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Vivo Ergo Moderate

Seatpost

Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium

TypeRigid

Pedals

Aluminium Platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, 10-Speed, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano CS-M4100, 11-42T, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT200

Wheels
Rims

Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c Aluminium

Spokes

Stainless steel

Front Hub

Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR

Rear Hub

Giant eTracker, [F] 15mm Axle [R] 135mm QR

Tires

Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex (max tyre width possible: 47mm)

Electric Components
Motor

Giant SyncDrive Sport, 70Nm

Battery

Giant EnergyPak Smart 500, 36V integrated Lithium-Ion

Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

Display

Giant RideDash EVO

Accessories
Racks

MIK rack. System bag & basket compatible

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