Electric bike: giant news 2020
At Giant, every new year brings its fair share of new products. 2020 is obviously no exception to the rule. The program includes new batteries and new models.
More autonomy
Taking advantage of the latest developments in battery technology, Giant e-bikes will offer greater range in 2020. In the program: the appearance of a new block for 625 Wh. Having the same dimensions as the old block for 500 Wh, it will be compatible with the old models of the manufacturer. On the new one, it will integrate the Pro series models with marketing expected in spring 2020.
Wanting to meet the needs of heavy riders, Giant has come up with a kind of "range extender" for its electric bikes. Called EnergyPak Plus, this option is based on an optional 250Wh package that can be placed on the frame at the usual location in the bottle cage. Not entirely clear, this extra battery is selling for € 400 and will be compatible with more models in the 2020 lineup.
New models
The Giant 2020 lineup also features new models including the Giant Reign E + Pro (photo below), a new high-end enduro series, and a new gravel called the e-Gravel Giant Revolt E +.
When it comes to electric road bikes, the FastRoad E+ is one of the manufacturer's big innovations for 2020.
Yamaha SyncDriev Pro engine for trekking range
The Yamaha SyncDrive Pro drivetrain, which has so far targeted the electric mountain bike segment, will join the Giant Trekking lineup in 2020.
This engine, created as a result of a collaboration started in 2017 between the Taiwanese manufacturer and the Japanese group, develops torque up to 80 Nm.
New display
Additional equipment to RideControl One, RideControl Plus will add a screen. It will display important driving data such as battery capacity, remaining range, speed, driver characteristics, travel time, distance and cadence.
