2013 Giant International Spring Launch

Kun Chi Tsai

Giant International

MY14 Product Launch

Overview

– Three Wheel Sizes

– 26”

Overview

– Three Wheel Sizes

– 29”

Overview

– Three Wheel Sizes

–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”

Weight (Static Wheel/Tire)

2. Efficiency

Rollover/Angle of Attack

– Rolls over impacts like 29”, much better than 26”

Acceleration

– Much quicker than 29”, almost like 26”

Rollover/Angle of Attack

Acceleration

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

Traction

Traction

Stiffness (Frame)

Stiffness (Wheel)

Frame Geometry

Conclusion

Three Reasons To Believe

1. Weight

– 27.5” is lighter than 29”

– WIN

Conclusion

Three Reasons To Believe

2. Efficiency

– 27.5” accelerates faster than 29”

– Rolls over objects with greater ease

than 26”

– WIN

Conclusion

Three Reasons To Believe

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

27.5” is the future….

Thank You