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Giant Suede Owner Reviews
By Russell Scott | Published  01/1/2006 | Giant | Rating:
Giant Suede Owner Reviews


Current Rating: 6.5 / 10
Reviewers: 2


Reviewer: Bob Shacklock
Purchased From:
BikeStyle, Isle of Man
Purchase Price:
£570
Time Owned:
16 Months
Local Terrain:

Very Hilly
Strengths:
Inexpensive
Adequate climber
Sturdily built
Known make with a good dealer network

Weaknesses:
Drag from motor when not under power - not designed to disengage.
Very stiff gearchange
Heavy
Poor brakes.
Chain tends to come off and chaincase is a pain to remove.
Battery life has halved after 16 months. Now returned to Giant for testing.

Summary:
Whilst the bike has convinced me of the value of electric bikes I now think that, if you can afford it, a lighter and more high-tec machine would be a better option. The gearchange issue can be remedied by fitting a rapid-fire type changer which makes a big difference. The early deterioration of the battery (they cost £200) is a concern. Mine has been recharged only 39 times and has not been illtreated.

Overall Rating:
(5 / 10)



Reviewer: Paul Williams
Purchased From:
eBay
Purchase Price:
£299
Time Owned:
 9 months
Local Terrain:

Moderate Hills
Strengths:
good looking, light ,good value, easy batttery removal,good brand.

Weaknesses:
pedalling without power

Summary:
good looking bike, better than powacycle salisbury for range and quality, feels goood compared to other bikes,i have tried

Overall Rating:
(8/10)


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