Giant Suede (Charcoal/ Silver) 2011
2011 Urban
Estimate price |
400$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney, SRAM -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Suede CroMo
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, MegaRange
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM MRX, Twist
Cassette
Shimano HG40 14x34, 7-Speed
Crank
Alloy 3-Piece, 42T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Nylon/Kraton Comfort Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 36h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 36h
Rims
Alloy
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Tires
Kenda, 26x1.95
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy, Direct-Pull
Brake Levers
Alloy Comfort
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy
Handlebar
Steel, High Rise, 25.4
Seat
Saddle
Giant Comfort Cruiser Gel, SuperSoft
Seatpost
Alloy, 30.9
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Suede (Charcoal/ Silver) is part of the Giant Suede model. There are 24 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2011 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Giant Suede W (Silver, Blue) 2011 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 400$. On the other hand, Giant Suede DX 2011, is the most expensive and costs 460$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Cruiser bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cruiser bike is 332$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Cruiser bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Giant released this model in 2011, its price was 400$. If we compare this with the average Cruiser bike cost we notice that the price is 20.48% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Giant Suede (Charcoal/ Silver) 2011, has a 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Suede (Charcoal/ Silver) has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.