giant arete 2008
Giant Arete 2008 Womens

French for “ridge crest,” Arête is equally bold and sharp as its geologic namesake. Loaded with features, this premiere women’s hardtail is built for speed and comfort on the trail or on the racecourse.

Frame Technology
Highly efficient and lightning fast, Arête features ALUXX SL butted alloy tuned specifically for women who demand a competition-level hardtail that doesn’t sacrifice enjoyment on the trail.

Features

  • Marzocchi MZ Race, 100mm suspension fork
  • SRAM X.7 trigger shifting, X.5 rear derailleur
  • Hayes Stroker Ryde disc brakes
  • Kenda Small Block Eight tires

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    • size 2XS (13), XS (14.5), S (16), M (18)
    color Bronze / Brushed
    frame ALUXX SL aluminum
    fork Marzocchi MZ Race, 100mm travel w/Lockout
    handlebar Race Face Evolve XC low rise, 31.8mm
    stem Race Face Evolve XC, 6 degree rise
    seatpost Race Face Evolve XC, 350x30.9mm
    saddle WTB Deva Comp
    pedals NA
    shifters SRAM X5
    front derailleur Shimano Deore
    rear derailleur SRAM X7
    brakes Hayes Stroker Ryde Disc
    levers Hayes Stroker Ryde
    cassette Shimano HG-50 11-34T, 9-speed
    chain Shimano HG-73
    cranks TruVativ 5D 3.1, 22/32/44T
    BB TruVativ Power Spline
    rims WTB Dual Duty XC, Double Wall
    hubs Formula 32H Disc
    spokes Stainless Steel
    tires Kenda Small Block Eight, folding, Front: 26x2.1 Rear: 26x1.95