Publication-Mountain Biking

Date-April 2006

Title-Giant Glory $4600

Findings:

• "IT ROCKS: The Glory uses Giant's great Maestro suspension and is designed to work without pedal feedback or brake jack." It's also very custom-tunable, thanks to the hyper-adjustable FOX DH shock. Giant team racer Jared Rando provided input for the Glory's geometry, so there's no question it's fast. Just how fast is up to you."
• "BUT NOT IF: You're a freerider; check out Giant's 8-inch-travel Faith instead."