For tires you can go 15 front and 19 rear to start. Are there any recommendations from Giant 25 sag is a start with your weight on the bike. Get your dose of singletrack on a fun hardtail that puts you in control. The bike is part of Giant 's Fathom range of mountain bikes. It sports 27.5' wheels, is priced at 1,155 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including XS, S, M, L, XL, has SR Suntour suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. You'll possibly be the first to offer feedback. The 2019 Giant Fathom 2 is an All Mountain mountain bike. I often go over gutters and speedhumps on my commute, hence why I'm considering this over the Quick E+, but it's hard to say no to the Quick E+! If I buy one, I'm planning on adding mudguards and switching the tyres to G-One's as per the Quick E+, and I'll post photos and status updates here. The fork is an unknown Giant badged product. I took one for a spin and it's very smooth to ride and the motor has a fast response.
GIANT FATHOM 2 TIRES PLUS
Reason for the Fathom 'Pro' over the non-Pro is upgraded shocks and components, plus a slick black colour. Here in Australia it's roughly $3200 (Quick E+) vs $3900 (Fathom E+ 2 Pro).
I'm weighing up buying one of these versus a Giant Quick E+ (2019) for daily commuting. And a dropper seatpost with handlebar remote lets you adjust saddle height on the fly for confident positioning on changing terrain.I don't see any threads here relating to this bike, so here is one! Seems like it's not that available internationally (outside Australia)? Maybe it's called something else. Grippy, high-volume tyres boost traction on rugged terrain. Designed to ride on a variety of terrain, from mild XC to more challenging technical. Smooth looks and even smoother performance. It has a 500Wh EnergyPak that’s integrated into the downtube and the RideControl ONE handlebar control buttons. STABLEĪ suspension fork with 130mm of travel absorbs roots, rocks and ruts. The all-new Fathom E+ is built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame with trail-friendly geometry. Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium hardtail frame offers agile acceleration and manoeuvrability to help riders climb, corner and hammer the flats with efficiency and speed. TUNED BY THE TRAILīalanced geometry with a 75-degree seattube angle puts the rider in a powerful pedalling position on the climbs, while a slacker 66-degree head angle boosts confidence and control on technical descents. Pretty sure the roscoe is still a quick release and in need of a refresh. With its lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame, 27.5 wheels and high-volume tires, the new Fathom is a great choice for technical terrain and single track. The Roscoes are good and beautiful bikes, but the Fathom is easily a better trail HT.
It has a number of trail-specific features including a 130mm suspension fork and dropper seatpost. The roscoe is basically an overforked xc bike with 27.5+ while the fathom is a true trail bike. An updated Giant WheelSystem comes with tubeless tyres already set up, making it easy to experience added efficiency and control, plus a reduced risk of flats on technical terrain. Built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frameset with progressive trail geometry, Fathom 29 is designed for the added stability and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels with grippy, high-volume 2.5-inch tires. The frame is optimised for a 130mm suspension fork for smooth control on the descents. The combination of a lightweight hardtail frame, 130mm suspension fork and 27.5 wheels with wide rims and high-volume tires. This aluminium hardtail 29er features progressive trail geometry, a plush suspension fork and dropper seatpost for the confidence you need to up your singletrack game.īuilt on an ALUXX SL aluminium frame, the Fathom 29 features updated geometry that produces a stable ride quality for challenging XC trails. Brand: Giant, Product: Fathom 2 (Crest fork) Get your dose of singletrack on a fun hardtail that puts you in control. Swoop down singletrack descents with stability and speed. Crank up steep climbs with smooth-rolling efficiency.