Developing the Giant Anthem X 29er

Giant Factory Off-Road Team pro Carl Decker was instrumental in the development of the new Anthem X 29er mountain bike. The American cross-country and Super D racer worked with Giant’s team of product developers to create a bike that featured the increased control, stability and traction associated with 29-inch wheel mountain bikes while maintaining the legendary quickness of the race-oriented, Maestro Suspension-equipped Anthem X.

Decker got his first prototype Anthem X 29er at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic in Laguna Seca, California, last April, and won the pro Super D race just a few hours after his first ride on it. “This bike felt pretty amazing,” Decker said after crossing the finish line. “I can tell you now I’m pretty much going to race this on everything this year. It’s super fast.”

Two months later, Decker won again on the bike at the Downieville Classic All-Mountain race in California. Throughout the season, he turned to the Anthem X 29er for all types of terrain and events, from World Championship cross-country races to marathons and Super D gravity events. “It’s a great bike and you can ride it in so many different circumstances,” Decker said. “If I was going to have just one bike, this would be it.’”

The 2011 Anthem X 29er is available in stores now. You can learn more about it in this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XYJcaCvs20), or from a recent “first-ride” review by BikeRadar (http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/giant-anthem-x-29er-first-ride-review-28401).

Mountain Bike day at Delheim raises funds for local charity

The annual Delheim MTB day will take place on the 21st of November at this
popular Simonsberg Winefarm. The beneficiary Anna Foundation will also have
kids that ride with fellow mountain bikers on great routes not normally open
to the public.



Riders and trail runners can choose a 7km option or the 12km ride. Mountain
bikers that need more of a challenge can attempt the 12km lap twice (24km),
as it has some good climbing and singletrack sections. Also a marked hiking
trail to Simonsberg at a R30 permit fee at your own leisure.



Cost ranges from R50 to R100 depending on distance and date of entry.
Remember to book your lunch at the restaurant and enjoy the whole day in the
Stellenbosch winelands.



That same evening the Dirtopia organizers will take nearly a 100 hikers to
the top of Klapmutskoppie for a Full Moon hike!



For more information and pre-entries, visit www.dirtopia.co.za
, email theteam@dirtopia.co.za or call the
Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 - 4752.

Two Giants in one picture.

One of our guys spotted this in a weekend news paper. One of South Africa's best atheletes, Okkert Brits and his Giant XTC 29er.

New Tread mag.

Get your hands on the Nov/Dec Tread magzine for a little inside look at Dragons Sports and it's 19 years of distributing Giant bicycles from our Director, Michael Hirschfeld.

There's also a great photo of Brad Illingworth of Mikes Bikes aboard his Giant Glory bike. Rock on Brad!

Mavic Huez, Eurobike Gold Award 2010

Click this link to view the latest Mavic newsletter featuring the Hues Eurobike Gold Award.

2011 Giant Frames are here.

With the road season already in full swing, we are happy to announce that the 2011 Giant frames are here. Click the frame names for more detailed info and check your local Giant Dealers for these awesome frames

Giant TCR Advanced SL I.S.P. - Approx R21 000.00

T-800 Adv SL Frame Tech
Overdrive Headset/Fork
Press Fit BB
ISP includes 20/40mm seat clamps
Apporx 1.1KG (M)

Giant TCR Advanced - Approx R13 100.00

T-700 Adv Grade Composite
Overdrive Headset/Fork
Press Fit BB
Vector Seatpost and Clamp Included
Approx 1.14kg (M)

GIANT XTC ADVANCED SL - Approx R12 400.00

T-800 Adv SL Frame Tech
Threaded BB
Over Size Head Set 1/18
Apporx 1.2kg (M)

Giant STP SS and Brass - Ready for action!

The Giant Brass 2 is built to take it. With a strong frame and wheels to take you where you need to be and back again, this will outlast many bike in it's price range. Perfect for those rough kids.



Built for performance in all types of terrain, Brass is about opening up new lines, new tricks, new possibilities. A lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame and suspension fork make it equally adept at carving dirt or sticking it in the street.

Features:

- RST Launch T8, 100mm suspension fork
- SRAM X4 trigger shifting, X4 rear derailleur
- Tektro mechanical disc brakes
- Alloy double walled rim/Formula disc hub wheelset
- Retail around R2999.00



Find a playground of possibility in everyday streetscapes. Shred dirt , vert and everything in between on a STP.

Giant team rider Jeff Lenosky, AKA The godfather of urban freeride, chooses the STP for the gravity-defying tricks that earned him the rep. With butted ALUXX SL alloy tubing, tight geometry, a low saddle height and taller front end, it's what Jeff needs to stick every landing.

Features:

- Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3, 100mm fork
- Giant Cromo 3pc crankset
- Hayes MX-4 Mech disc brakes
- WTB Dual Duty fr rims with Formula and Giant hubs
- Colour: White/Black
- Retail around R6999.00

LOOK FOR THESE AT A GIANT DEALER NEAR YOU.

RBYB photos at Bicycling.co.za

Bicycling Mag had their Cape Town Ride Before You Buy event this weekend and there is a short photo gallery from the day that you can view HERE.

Thanks to everyone who came out and thanks for the feed back that was given. We hope you all had a Giant time.