Giant 2011 Faith 1
Even though classified as a Freeride bike, I find it works just fine downhill.
Get this bike 5 out of 5 hands down...... You won't be disappointed, Built for big drops, Huge air, And all out crazy!
Get this bike 5 out of 5 hands down...... You won't be disappointed, Built for big drops, Huge air, And all out crazy!
Giant 2011 Faith 1
(MSRP $3150)
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In the world of pro freerider Kurt Sorge, there’s no room for second guessing. That’s why Kurt rides Faith, the most advanced freeride bike ever built. With its lightweight, unyielding FluidForm ALUXX SL aluminum frame and 7 inches of plush Maestro Suspension travel-plus the ingenious adjustable geometry, with its convertible dropout system-Faith comes through when you need it most.
Specifications Compare to other DH Bikes
| Price | $3,150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | Marzocchi Roco R, Coil | |
| Fork | Marzocchi 66 RCV w/ 20mm Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 180mm Travel | |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 11x34, 9-Speed | |
| Crankarms | Race Respond, 24/36 | |
| Chainguide | Atlas Shiftguide | |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face, External | |
| Pedals | Giant Alloy Platform, Sealed | |
| Chain | Shimano HG-73 | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.5 | |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Saint | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X.5, Trigger | |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact AM, 750mm, 31.8 | |
| Stem | Giant Contact FR | |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 5 (Giant LTD Edition), [F] 185mm [R] 160mm | |
| Hubs | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 20mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing w/ 12mm Axle, 32h | |
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g | |
| Rim | Sun Ringle MTX31 | |
| Tires | Kenda Nevegal, 60 tpi, 26x2.5 Stick-E | |
| Seat | Giant Freeride | |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact, 30.9 |
Cons: Chain-stay paint wears off fast if you don't have a protector, the 66RCVs need initial tuning, a bit heavy.
Overall: GREAT BIKE!