Giant is a bicycle manufacturer. Established 1972 in Taiwan, Giant started by manufacturing bicycles to be sold under other company brand names, but moved quickly to establish its own brand. Today Giant is well-known around the world as a manufacturer of quality bicycles. This racing bicycle is built using lightweight, shaped aluminum tubing and carbon fiber stays and forks. ... Taiwan is mostly mountainous in the east, but gradually transitions to gently sloping plains in the west (satellite photo by NASA). ... This article is about brands in marketing. ...
Giant has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, and the Netherlands. Taiwan is mostly mountainous in the east, but gradually transitions to gently sloping plains in the west (satellite photo by NASA). ... The Great Wall of China, stretching over 6,700 km, was erected beginning in the 3rd century BC to guard the north from raids by men on horses. ... The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden). ...
Giant currently sponsors two international cycling teams, the Global Giant Mountain Bike Team and T-Mobile Team, as well as many national teams. This article refers to road bicycle racing teams. ... Jan Ullrich leading the T-Mobile team in the team time trial stage of the 2004 Tour de France T-Mobile Team is an international professional road cycling team. ...
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Giant Corporate Site (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/)
Giant frames will also have a thick, Diamond Shield clear coat (the same clear coat that BMW uses on its 5- and 7-Series cars) to resist paint chipping and give the bike a higher-gloss finish.
Giant was looking to bridge the gap between the heavy, downhill-oriented AC bikes and the decidedly more cross-country NRS bikes.
Giant worked with Manitou to set the valving of the shock and will be the only large factory to spec the shocks on the showroom floor.
Giant has actively participated in the development of cycling, from that of simple transportation to its current popularity as a recreational and sport activity.
Behind the Giant name is a unique Global Giant, Local Touch and Total Best Value approach in designing, manufacturing and selling bicycles, and a commitment to not only recreational and competitive cycling, but also the bicycle industry and the environment.
Giant was one of the first companies to use composite materials for bicycle frames in 1984 and now produce more composite bikes than any other manufacturer.
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