Interview: Giant's Carl Decker Spills The Beans On his Aussie Team Mates


American Carl Decker is a legend and stalwart of the Giant Factory Off-Road team. He’s been with Giant for over 10 years and is an absolute smasher on any bike he throws his leg over.

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Carl has had an Aussie on the team for over ten years. Is that a good or bad thing?

In those 10+ years Giant has always had an Aussie in their program and thus Carl has been able to spend probably too much time with three of Australia’s best mountain bikers; Jared Rando, Amiel Cavalier, and Josh Carlson. Find out how he ranks his previous and current team mates against important bike skills like cleaning, drinking, and crying.

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Josh Carlson is the newest member to the Giant Off-Raod team and his unique character and smashing riding makes him a standout.
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Amiel Cavalier was a raw talent and the 2nd Aussie to join the Giant team.
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Jared Rando was the longest serving gravity member of the Giant Factory Off-Raod team and he continues to be a favourite son.

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