Publication-Bicycling

Date-April 2007

Title-Deluxe Speed

Findings:

• "COMFORT COMBO: Giant's upright OCR geometry keeps rider from feeling achy on longer rides. The A0 part of the name represents Giant's new Alliance technology: half the frame is carbon fiber for lightweight comfort and half is aluminum for stiffness and speed."
• "EASY ON THE REAR: Carbon fiber is molded inside the entire length of the aluminum seat tube to reduce vibration more than a standard alloy seat tube can."
• "VALUE ALL OVER: As usual, Giant packs in quality parts for the price, this time with a nearly full Shimano Ultegra setup."

Publication-Bicycling

Date-April 2008

Title-Giant OCR A0

Findings:

• THE SNAP OF ALUMINUM, THE CUSH OF CARBON
• THE BEST OF BOTH: Giant's new A0 frames have a carbon bridge across the top half of the bike-from the head tube through the top- and seat-tube junction and down the seatstays-to kill some of the tiring road buzz typically felt from all-aluminum. The aluminum part includes the chainstays for snappy acceleration, the seat tube and bottom-bracket junction for stout power transfer, and the down and head tubes for sharp steering.
• STILL AN OCR: Despite the performance focus, this bike is a true Giant OCRm with comfort touches and predictable handling.