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Walking into a room full of brand new 2016 Giants is naturally going to raise heart rates and eyebrows with us at Flow, the range is so dialled and complete. Here is a brief overview of what caught our eye.<\/h2>\n
\"Giant<\/a>
New bikes, fresh new kit, bring on 2016!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

*Click images to enlarge.<\/p>\n

\n

2016 is a big year for development on the road bike side of things at Giant, so the bulk of the mountain bike range remains fairly unchanged from the 2015 lineup.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a look at our highlights from the women’s specific LIV range here: LIV 2016.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Check our review of the 2015 Giant Reign 27.5 1<\/a>, Anthem SX<\/a>, LIV Lust 27.5 2\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and 2015 range overview.<\/a><\/p>\n

From a quick look at the range we were able to see:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Giant is very much behind 27.5″ wheels for everything aside from cross country racing. With the Anthem X 29er and XTC 29 hardtail being the only two models with 29″ wheels.<\/p>\n

– Bold new colours are everywhere, following on from the 2015 range Giant have gone even brighter. And they look HOT.<\/p>\n

– Anthem X 29ers will have a new top tube shape for strength, internal cable routing and a 142x12mm through axle.<\/p>\n

– More single ring 11 speed drivetrains than ever before, especially with the new Shimano XT 11 speed. Giant feel it is lighter and easier to use.<\/p>\n

– New Giant saddles in the range, with three shapes to match the bike’s intended use – Forward, neutral and upright.<\/p>\n

– Redesigned Contact Switch adjustable seatpost – Zero offset, and new two-bolt clamp. Better adjustability and smoother action, and in three lengths to suit the frame size.<\/p>\n

– FOX suspension more prominent in the range, especially the new FOX Float DPS shock with the EVOL (extra air volume) air can.<\/p>\n

– New performance logo, from the Stance and upwards. Sharper and fresher look.<\/p>\n

– Trance models will have bigger legged forks, via a RockShox Pike and FOX Float 34 (no more 32mm legged forks).<\/p>\n

[divider]Giant Trance 27.5[\/divider]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giant’s do-it-all trail bike is their most popular suspension bike. With 140mm of Maestro rear suspension, 67 degree head angle and 440mm chain stays, this sums up trail riding in a light and versatile package.<\/p>\n

Three carbon models and two aluminium, pricing ranges from $3399 up to $7499.<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/a>
This bike is a real winner, the Trance Advance 27.5 1 for $5499.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Giant<\/a>
FOX Float 34 leading the way, bigger diameter fork legs for more steering precision.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

[divider]Giant Reign 27.5[\/divider]<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the catalogue, the colour description for the Reign Advance 27.5 1 simply states ‘green’… That’s a bit dull, we’d have gone with ‘pollen celeste’.<\/p>\n

The Reign Advanced is a serious bike, raked out angles and a plush 160mm of travel for giving trail hell, this bike has quickly become a popular one for the emerging enduro crowd and race scene.<\/p>\n

Josh Carlson may go faster than you on his one, but at least you can look the part.<\/p>\n

Pricing ranges from $3799 for the aluminium Reign 27.5 2 up to the Reign Advanced 27.5 0 for $7999.<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/a>
The Reign Advanced 27.5 1. A composite front end paired to an aluminium rear end, with all boxes ticked for seriously hard enduro shredding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Giant<\/a>
Colour matching gone wild! Pike dressed perfectly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Reign<\/a>
Reign Advanced 27.5 0.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Reign<\/a>
Reign 27.5 1.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

[divider]Giant Glory[\/divider]<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Glory 27.5 range expands for 2016 with the addition of the carbon version – the Glory Advanced 27.5, shaving 200g from the frame and delivering a ride quality that composite bikes are known for, less fatigue and more precision.<\/p>\n

Ranging from $3499, up to the $7999 version pictured below, there are four Glory models to choose from in 2016.<\/p>\n

\"It's<\/a>
It’s finally here – the Glory Advanced 27.5. This premium one goes for a pretty reasonable $7999.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Giant<\/a>
A dialled spec, composite frame and all for $5499.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

[divider]Giant Anthem[\/divider]<\/strong><\/p>\n

The only dually in the Giant range with a choice of two wheelsizes, it’s also available in three variants, it\u00a0has many personalities: The Anthem 27.5, Anthem X 29er and Anthem SX 27.5.<\/p>\n

For 2016 the 29er Anthem X receives a new aluminium rear end with a bolt-through 142x12mm axle, and a stronger top tube and seat tube junction.<\/p>\n

Giant Anthem 27.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

From $2999 for the basic aluminium Anthem 27.5 up to the Anthem Advanced 27.5 0 for $9299.<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/a>
The Anthem Advanced 27.5 1 – $4999.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Giant<\/a>
So much yellow, so much good spec!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Giant<\/a>
Hello, race track! The Anthem Advanced 27.5 0 is a seriously hot rig. $9299 for this guy, whoa!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Giant Anthem SX<\/strong><\/p>\n

SX stands for ‘shred harder’, right? Well, with dropper posts, more fork travel and a slacker head angle the Anthem SX blurs the line between the Trance 27.5 and Anthem 27.5. Read our review of the 2015 model here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two versions of the Anthem SX 27.5 at $4299 for aluminium, and Anthem Advanced SX 27.5 for $5799<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/a>
Anthem Advanced SX 27.5. Big rubber, dropper post, 120mm fork for a little bit more go go. $5299 for this little ripper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Giant<\/a>
Anthem SX 27.5, with an aluminium frame for $4299.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Giant Anthem X 29er<\/strong><\/p>\n

With such a focus on 27.5″ wheels, Giant still represent 29ers where they feel they suit best – cross country.<\/p>\n

Two models, the aluminium one for $3299 and the one pictured below – Anthem X Advanced 29er for $5299.<\/p>\n

\"Anthem<\/a>
The Anthem X Advanced 29er, big wheeled fans rejoice!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

[divider]Giant XTC Advanced[\/divider]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giant’s carbon hardtail remains unchanged for 2016. With two wheel sizes there is still a choice, but it’s 27.5″ wheeled version that scores the highest spec and higher grade frame construction.<\/p>\n

Advanced SL Composite brings Giant’s finest material to the mountain bike range.<\/p>\n

Pricing ranges from $3199 for the XTC Advanced 27.5 2, and up to the super-light XTC Advanced SL 27.5 0 for $8699.<\/p>\n

\"Giant<\/a>
Full Shimano XTR Di2, SL-grade composite frame and composite wheels for the premium hardtail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Stay tuned for more, as we get our grubby mits on a few of these sweet new rides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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