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| Giant's Momentum Street bikes: double-diamond model at top, mid-step at bottom. Photos courtesy momentum-biking.com |
Momentum Street models are available in 5 colors, as a double-diamond or mid-step, and sell for just $425.
Giant, the world's largest bike manufacturer, is making low-cost bikes for the rest of us. They're 7-speed aluminum bikes that come standard with fenders, rear racks (with bag mounts), nominal chainguards, integrated cup holders, and even a frame-mounted u-lock carrier. At $425, this is a highly utilitarian bike and a really good deal.
Rack, fenders, cup holder for $425 - need more space so I can get one of these! @bikerackdc #bikedc pic.twitter.com/Z2NNzaC4Z6
— Joe Flood (@joeflood) August 15, 2015
Outside Magazine has a positive review (as well as some discussion about Specialized's now-defunct Globe series).
Specifications
| Sizes | Small, Regular, Large |
|---|---|
| Colors | Double Diamond:
Black/White Blue/Bronze Matte Green/Orange Mid-Step: Blue/White Red/Pearl White |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum with integrated rear carrier and cup holder, double diamond and mid-step options |
| Fork | High Tensile Chromoly Steel |
| Handlebar | Alloy, Mid rise |
| Stem | Alloy Quill |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 30.9 |
| Saddle | Riveted Retro-Classic Comfort, coil spring |
| Pedals | Alloy/Anti-Slip Platform |
| Shifters | Shimano Revo, Twist |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney |
| Brakes | Alloy, Direct Pull |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Alloy Comfort |
| Cassette | Shimano TZ31 14x34, 7-speed |
| Chain | Z51KMC Z51, Nickel Plated |
| Crankset | Alloy, 42T |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge |
| Rims | Giant Alloy, Double wall |
| Hubs | Alloy, 32h |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | Kenda Kwick Roller, puncture protection, 700x32 |
| Extras | Chainguard, Kickstand, Bell, Integrated Rack with Straps and removable bag mounts, Integrated Cup Holder, Frame Mounted U-Lock Carrier |
