It’s the type of riding that most of us do, and the Fathom is built to get you on the trails, get your heart rate up, ride some stuff that makes you smile and return you home safely. The Fathom takes off from what the long-standing XTC alloy platform left, it’s a bike priced for the beginner to intermediate rider and designed for cross country-type mountain biking. Buy If: You’re a newer rider on a tight budget seeking a high-value ride, with a comfortable ride position, to hit the trails with.Lows: Narrow handlebars, no suspension setup information, upright ride.Highs: The return of big hoops, great frame, air-sprung fork, lots of bike for the money.2017 sees a number of cross-country bikes being offered in the larger, 29er wheel, and such an example is the all-new intermediate hardtail, the Fathom 29er. Since then, the world’s largest bike manufacturer has stood firm with its choice of 27.5in wheels for all disciplines of mountain biking – until now. In a time where the big 29er hoops were winning in sales, it was a move that was tough to fathom (intended). It was 2013 when Giant made a big announcement that it believed 27.5in wheels, the middle choice, was the goldilocks of mountain biking. Big hoops and big value, see what we think of this intermediate hardtail. Giant 30.New model for 2017, the Fathom sees Giant return to the 29er wheel. Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium Maxxis Aggressor 29X2.5" WT Foldable 60TPI TLR EXO Maxxis DHF 29X2.5" WT Foldable 60TPI TLR EXO Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, 148x12mm Thru-axle Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, 110x15 Giant XCT 29 Tubeless Ready 25mm e-bike optimised SR Suntour Raidon 34 Boost Air LOR, 130mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1⅛" steerer, lockout Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.ĪLUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, 148x12mm Thru-Axle, integrated KS18 kickstand mount, compatible with fenders Lightweight, durable aluminium frame is specially designed for 29-inch wheels and a 130mm suspension fork for smooth off-road control.
GIANT FATHOM 2 UPGRADES PRO
SyncDrive Pro motor technology gives you 360 percent tunable power so you can adjust your E-bike to ride just the way you like. The RideControl Ergo handlebar has RideDash EVO display compatibility and control buttons that connect with the RideControl App for health, fitness and navigation functions. The frame is fitted with a 130mm suspension fork, and the RideControl App connects you with health, fitness and navigation functions.Ħ25Wh EnergyPak is integrated into the downtube. The SyncDrive Pro motor gives you 360 percent tunable power, and you can adjust it exactly the way you want. Built to ride on a variety of terrain, from mild XC trails to more challenging technical terrain, this hardtail is specially designed for balanced, stable handling with its 29-inch wheels.
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New this year is the EnergyPak Smart Compact 625 battery with range extender compatibility. It has the new RideControl Ergo that features simple, intuitive handlebar control buttons. The all-new Fathom E+ Pro is built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame with trail-friendly geometry. This new off-road E-bike helps you conquer hills and challenging terrain in a whole new way. Ride rough roads, paths or singletrack with power and control.