Product Information
Giant Transend 2 2012.
Would you like a bike that is inexpensive, but light, comfortable and easy to use? The Transend 2 could well be the bike for you. The bike is exceptionally light for the $500 price tag. The gears are easy to use, requiring only very light pressure to change and the shift is precise, not at all what you might expect from an inexpensive bike. There is a great gear range, there is a suitable gear for virtually any terrain, whether you are climbing Mount Buffalo or cruising along the bike track at St Kilda, you can easily find a suitable gear.The riding position is upright and very comfortable, not at all suited if you wish to race, but for commuting or recreational riding it is ideal. It has a broad cushy saddle, designed to sit upright (or nearly so) the handlebars are set up so your hands rest on the bars, rather than have to carry your weight. Much easier on the wrists and hands. Because you sit upright you can see everything around you, so its ideal for scenic bike tracks or negotiating city traffic. This bike is fun to use, sure its no high performance machine, but most of us don't require that, a comfortable bike that is light and easy to use is generally more important. Why not come along for a test ride, and find out for yourself?
Like to read Joe Kenwright's product review on the Transend 2 2010 ?
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Sizes
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Mens XS:14, S:16, M:18, L:20, XL:22 | Ladies XS:14, S:16, M:18
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Colours
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Dark Charcoal (Mens) & White (Womens)
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Frame
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ALUXX FluidFormed™ alloy, comfort 700c
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Fork
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Alloy ahead straight blade
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Handlebar
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Alloy low riser 610mm x 30mm rise
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Grips
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Giant ergo comfort
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Stem
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Alloy 25 degree
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Seat Post
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Alloy 27.2 micro-adjust
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Saddle
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Giant comfort w/gel (Men’s) Giant comfort w/gel (Women’s specific)
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Pedals
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Flat Comfort
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Shifters
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Shimano Altus 21 sp. EZ FIRE+
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Front Derailleur
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Shimano TX51 31.8
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Rear Derailleur
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Shimano TX31 7 sp.
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Brakes
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Alloy V-brakes
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Brake Levers
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Shimano V-brake
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Cassette
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SRAM PG730 7 sp. 12-32T
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Chain
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KMC 7 sp.
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Crankset
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Shimano M131 28x38x48T
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Bottom Bracket
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VP semi cartridge
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Rims
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Alloy double wall 700c x 36H w/reflective decal
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Hubs
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Fr: Alloy QR | Rr: Shimano RM30 7sp cassette
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Spokes
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14G stainless
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Tyres
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Kenda 700 x 35c with reflective sidewalls
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Other
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F+r Fenders, rear carrier/rack, Reflective decals
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FRAME
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| Sizes |
Mens XS:14, S:16, M:18, L:20, XL:22 | Ladies* XS:14, S:16, M:18 |
| Colors |
Grey + Rose Gold (Lds) |
| Frame |
ALUXX FluidFormed™ alloy, comfort 700c |
| Fork |
Alloy ahead straight blade |
COMPONENTS
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| Handlebar |
Alloy low riser 610mm x 30mm rise |
| Stem |
Alloy 25 degree |
| Seatpost |
Alloy 27.2 micro-adjust |
| Saddle |
Giant comfort w-cut out |
| Pedals |
Flat Comfort |
DRIVETRAIN
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| Shifters |
Shimano Altus 21 sp. EZ FIRE+ |
| Front Derailleur |
Shimano TX51 31.8 |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano TX31 7 sp. |
| Brakes |
Alloy V-brakes |
| Brake Levers |
Shimano V-brake |
| Cassette |
SRAM PG730 7 sp. 12-32T |
| Chain |
KMC 7 sp. |
| Crankset |
Shimano M151 28x38x48T |
| Bottom Bracket |
VP semi cartridge |
WHEELS
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| Rims |
Alloy double wall 700c x 36H w/reflective decal |
| Hubs |
Fr: Alloy QR | Rr: Shimano Altus 7sp cassette |
| Spokes |
14G stainless |
| Tires |
Kenda 700 x 35c with reflective sidewalls |
OTHER
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| Extras |
F+r Fenders, rear carrier/rack, Reflective decals |
