New Line of 2004 Giant Bicycle Hardtails

Well I just got word from James at Giant Bicycle about this new and exciting line of 2004 Giant Hardtails! The STP line, which stands for Street/Trail/Park, can be use at your local Dirt Jump park, for those street sessions or even as a competitive Dual or 4X bike.STP1: $1000 retail. 110mm Marz Drop-Off SC fork, 8spd, Rhynolite rims,
Hussefelt 22/32/bash crank, Avid CPS discs, Kenda K-Rad 2.3 tires


STP2: $600 retail, 100mm Marz MZ Comp fork, V-brakes, Alex DM24 rims, Kenda K-Rad 2.3 tires


STP3: $400 retail, SR fork, cheaper stuff, mostly the "poser" bike, Kenda K-Rad 2.3 tires


The STP1 and STP2 share the same frame, uses the headtube/downtube off of
the AC bikes. A super-crazy strong chainstay yoke setup. TT is pierced
by the ST, making a much stronger joint than just slapping a couple of
gussets on there.

STP3 uses a cheaper frame, normal headtube (non-integrated headset),
still has the pierced TT though. And for $400 retail, damn.

All models come in 2 sizes, Regular and Large. The STP2 and STP3 are out now, and the STP1 will probably be available in 2-3 weeks.

For more information you can either visit your local Giant Dealer or visit their web site at www.giantbicycle.com


Editor's Note:

All prices shown in the article are in U.S. dollars. For those in the Canadian market the suggested retail pricing for the Canadian STP line is $1299 for the STP 1 and $749 for the STP 2, unfortunately the STP 3 is unavailable.