Giant Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,210$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork RST
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Yamaha 70Nm mid-drive -
Battery Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1?" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
RST Volante TNL coil, 60mm travel, tappered steerer, hydraulic lockout
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M371
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M2000
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-Speed
Crank
Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor, 36/48T
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized
Pedals
Aluminum Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR
Rear Hub
Giant eTracker, [F] 100x9mm QR [R] 135mm QR
Rims
Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tires
Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 700x45c (622x45), Tubeless Ready, Reflex
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-MT200
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Contact
Handlebar
Giant Connect XC Riser 31.8x690mm
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Vivo GTS/WMN
Seatpost
Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium
Motor & Battery
Motor
Giant SyncDrive Sport, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-350% tunable support, 70Nm, powered by YAMAHA
Battery
Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Remote
Giant RideControl Charge
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Front Center | 664 mm | 673 mm | 694 mm | 714 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 91.3 mm | 91.3 mm | 91.3 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 620 mm | 634 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 401 mm | 417 mm | 433 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm | 591 mm | 611 mm | 631 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 mm | 485 mm | 535 mm | 585 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 mm | 1122 mm | 1143 mm | 1164 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 776 mm | 809 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike belongs to the Giant E Explore model. Giant released 72 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Giant Explore E+ 4 Electric Bike 2020 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 2432$. On the other hand, Giant Explore E+ 1 Pro Stagger Frame Electric Bike 2020, is the most expensive and costs 3891$.
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.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Giant released this model in 2020, its price was 2918$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 17.66% more expensive than the price of the average Hybrid e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Giant Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike 2020 e-bike is equipped with the RST fork, and has 60mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Giant Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Giant Explore E+ 2 Electric Bike e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.