Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
Thermoformed Polymer, Steel steerer, with safety end caps
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
19T
Crank
High-tensile steel 1-piece, 28T
Bottom Bracket
Threaded cartridge, Non-sealed
Chain
Anti-rust
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Bolt-on, 16h
Rear Hub
Bolt-on, 16h
Rims
Giant kids 12", Aluminum
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant Easy Balance, 12x2.125
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster
Brake Levers
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy quill
Handlebar
Giant Kids, High Rise
Seat
Saddle
Giant Youth
Seatpost
Steel, 22.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Animator 12 completes the Giant Animator model. Giant launched 28 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Giant Animator bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Giant Animator 12 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 220$. Giant Animator 16 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 230$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Giant Animator 12 price was 220$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 26.36% lower.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, 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 Animator 12 2017, has a 12″ aluminum model. The 12″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Animator 12 comes with Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.