GIANT Rodado 27.5

2013 Giant International
Spring Launch
Kun Chi Tsai
Giant International
MY14 Product Launch

Overview
– Three Wheel Sizes
– 26”

Overview
– 29”

Overview
–27.5”

Rationale
– Three Reasons To Believe
1. Weight
2. Efficiency
3. Control

1. Weight
 Bike Weight
– Significantly lighter than 29”, not much heavier than 26”
 Wheel/Tire Weight
– Significantly lighter than 29”, slightly heavier than 26”

2. Efficiency
 Rollover/Angle of Attack
– Rolls over impacts like 29”, much better than 26”
 Acceleration
– Much quicker than 29”, almost like 26”

3. Control
 Traction
– Nearly the same as 29”, much more than 26”
 Stiffness
– Frame
– Wheel
– Significantly stiffer than 29”, nearing 26” levels
 Geometry
– Like 26” offers full range of sizes without compromise

Conclusion
Three Reasons To Believe
1. Weight
– 27.5” is lighter than 29”
– WIN

Conclusion
2. Efficiency
– 27.5” accelerates faster than 29”
– Rolls over objects with greater ease
than 26”
– WIN

Conclusion
3. Control
– Larger contact patch than 26”
– Stiffer frame and wheels than 29”
– More efficient frame geometry than 29”
– WIN

Conclusion
1. Total commitment throughout our 2014 Off-Road lineup
2. Complete research resulting in innovative designs

GIANT Rodado 27.5

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