2011 Giant

Glory 1

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,350
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 205 / 203mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockRockShox Vivid
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX9, X7
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

(climbing)

27 mph

Glory 1

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant Glory 0

Jan 2012 · MBA Action

  The Giant Glory 0 World Championship Performance The Giant Glory downhill race bike was thrown into the limelight last fall when team rider Danny Hart

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Dirt Mountainbike
Dirt Office Bikes: Giant Glory 2010

Apr 2010 · Billy

The postman dropped of a spangly Glory 00 yesterday. Expect a full review in Dirt Magazine soon. In the meantime here’s some photos of what nearly £4,000 quid gets you. Check the specs on the Giant site.

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BikeRadar
Giant Glory 1 review

May 2009 · Robin Weaver

Downhill-only on this beast. Great frame and shock but some of the components seem to let this down. Excess weight could easily be shaved to make it a more enjoyable ride

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 8" Maestro Suspension

ColorWhite / Blue

Fork

RockShox Boxxer R2C2, 203mm

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Vivid R2

Travel205mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face, External

Stem

Giant Contact DH, Direct Mount

Handlebar

Giant Contact AM, 750mm, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Connect SL, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.9

Front Derailleur

MRP G2 Guide, Custom for Giant

Crank

Race Face Atlas, 38T

Shifters

SRAM X.7

Cassette

SRAM PG970DH, 11x28 9-Speed

Chain

Shimano HG-93

Brakes

Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), [F] 203mm [R] 185mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss EX-500

Spokes

Sapim Race, 14/15g

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker 20mm Thru Axle, [R] DT 350 12 mm Thru Axle, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker 20mm Thru Axle, [R] DT 350 12 mm Thru Axle, 32h

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 3C / DHR 3C 26X2.5

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