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Road Bicycle
Race-inspired front end geometry for a quick and nimble ride.
Lightweight Fork.
Impeccably smooth transmission.
Effective braking with adequate stopping power.
Fast rolling 700x25C tires.
frame
ALUXX-grade Aluminum
fork
Alloy
front derailleur
Shimano Claris
rear derailleur
Shimano Claris
shifters
Shimano Claris
brakes
Rim Brakes
brake levers
Shimano Claris
tires
Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25
rims
Aluminum
bicycle weight
Justek
handlebar
Alloy Drop, 31.8
stem
Alloy, 31.8
seatpost
Giant D-Fuse Alloy
pedals
Wellgo
hubs
Sealed Bearing
cassette
Shimano CS-HG50, 11x28
chain
KMC Z72
crankset
Pro-Wheel, 34/50
bottom bracket
Cartridge
riding purpose
leisure
Its that time of the year when the new year models start pouring into the market. Giant’s 2018 range has hit the market, well in time for new year’s. We got to test ride the Giant SCR 2 (2018) and here is what excites us.
Incredible performance at a jaw-dropping price point.
The Giant SCR 2 (2018) has been made using ALUXX technology, with an aluminium frame with butted 6011 alloy, making it lightweight and strong. The frame features a race-inspired front-end geometry making it quick and nimble. The stiff chassis and sharp-handling, front-end geometry is balanced out by the D-Fuse seatpost design, which helps smoothen bumpy road surfaces.The frame houses integrated mounts for pannier racks making it efficient as a tourer or to carry essentials while riding in the city.
Race-inspired front end geometry for a quick and nimble ride
Known for their impeccable sense of designing efficient, good-looking bicycles, the Giant SCR 2 definatley meets the mark. This bicycle from Giant is sure to turn heads while on the road, with its high quality glossy paint job. Overall, it looks sleek and sporty. The bicycle is available in two colour variants - a primary black with orange decals, and a primary white with orange decals. I find that the white bicycle looks less sporty in comparison to its other black and orange color variant.
A sleek and sporty looking bicycle
The Giant SCR 2 comes equipped with a Shimano Claris Drivetrain. The shifting is controlled by Shimano Claris Shifters. The shifting was incredibly smooth, seamless and precise. The positioning of the shifters allows for easy shifting on a ride. The shifters require a feather light nudge to shift, very impressive.
Impeccably smooth transmission
The Giant SCR 2 (2018) comes equipped with Giant’s specific Tektro TK-R312, dual Pivot rim brakes. The braking mechanism was impeccable, and the brakes were extremely responsive and efficient. The Shimano Claris brake levers are well positioned, and require minimal efforts to get the bicycle to come to a complete stop.
The alloy handlebar is just the right length to allow for a comfortable riding position, when gripping the drop bars as well as the top of the handlebar.
Effective braking with adequate stopping power
The Giant SCR 2 comes equipped with Giant S-R4, 700x25c tires. The 25mm wide tires on this bicycle balance rapid rolling characteristics with grip in the corners.
The Giant SCR 2 comes equipped with a Justek saddle, which I felt was on the harder side and could cause slight discomfort while on longer rides.
Fast rolling 700x25C tires
Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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