Rider Height VS Frame Size Chart
For 2011 the Giant range continues to grow. With the inclusion of new models, new categories and the revision of some of our existing sizes, there's now even more scope for finding a
style and size of Giant bike to suit a rider. The following size charts are to be used as a GUIDE ONLY when fitting a rider to a Giant bike.
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.83m
6’0”
1.77m
5’10”
1.93m
6’4”
1.88m
6’2”
2.03m
6’8”
1.98m
6’6”
M
How To read the rider Height Vs Frame Size Chart
Measure
rider's height
Use Giant 'Rider Height vs.
Frame Size Chart” (page 79) to
select frame size
Determine the
bike model
Does rider clearly fit one
frame size?
Glory
Y
N
Perfect Fit*: Do the
standard components on
the bike suit the rider?
Read ’Perfect Fit? The
Dealers Role’ below.
M
!
!
S
In general, the smaller frame size will be slightly lighter, stiffer (frame tubes are closer
together) and more nimble. In general, the larger frame size will offer a slightly more
compliant ride.
However, there are so many variables that can affect Bike Fit, that it is simply not possible
to achieve perfect fit for every rider 'out of the box'.
When fitting riders to bikes, shops should consider not just the rider height, but also
the proportion of the upper to lower body. Riders with proportionally shorter torsos
may need the smaller frame size and vice versa.
!
The type of riding should also be taken into consideration. For example with mountain
bikes, the smaller frame size will offer more stand over clearance and may be
preferable for more hard-core applications. For cross country riding, it may be
preferable to steer the rider toward the larger frame size.
Rider weight should also be considered. Heavier riders may need the larger frame size
(especially with some of our full suspension bikes where suspension spring weights
may be firmer on larger frame sizes).
This can and often does involve changing stem length, handle bar width, crank length,
suspension spring weight, saddle type etc. It can also involve 'steering' heavier
customers, or customers who are 'hard' on gear, toward more robust models, sturdier
wheel sets, stronger parts etc.
Dealers should expect to have to undertake a certain amount of 'customisation' of bike
components and should discuss and work out these details with the customer prior to
purchase.
TCR Advanced SL Rabobank
TCR Advanced SL 0
TCR Advanced SL 1
TCR Advanced 0
TCR Advanced 2
TCR Advanced 3
TCR Advanced W
Defy Advanced SL 0 ISP
Defy Advanced 2
Stem
Length
(mm)
It is the responsibility of you, the Dealer to ensure that each and every consumer that
buys a bike leaves your store with not only the correct sized frame, but also the correct
style of bike that is appropriate to the consumer's weight, type of riding, riding style and
needs.
Suspension
Spring
Weight (lbs)
430/680*
90
400 CTC #
Glory 0
S
16.0
40-55
750
465/710*
90
400 CTC
170
Glory 1
M
17.0
40-55
750
170.0
450
Glory 2
500/740*
100
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
M
535/770*
100
420 CTC
172.5
L
555/790*
110
440 CTC
175
Reign 1
XL
585/820*
120
440 CTC
177.5
Reign 2
XS
430/680*
90
400 CTC
170
S
465/710*
90
400 CTC
170
M
500/740*
100
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
535/770*
100
420 CTC
172.5
L
555/790*
110
440 CTC
175
XL
585/820*
120
440 CTC
177.5
XS
43.0
90
400 CTC
170
S
46.5
90
400 CTC
170
M
50.0
100
420 CTC
172.5
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
53.5
100
L
55.5
110
440 CTC
175
XL
58.5
120
440 CTC
175
XS
43
70
360 CTC
170
S
46.5
80
380 CTC
170
M
50
90
400 CTC
172.5
XS
430/680*
80
400 CTC
165
S
465/710*
90
400 CTC
170
M
500/740*
100
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
535/770*
100
420 CTC
172.5
L
555/790*
110
440 CTC
175
XL
585/820*
110
440 CTC
177.5
XS
43.0
80
400 CTC
170
S
Trance X Adv 1
Trance X0
Trance X1
Trance X3
Trance X1 W
M
50.0
100
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
53.5
100
420 CTC
172.5
L
55.5
110
440 CTC
175
XL
58.5
110
440 CTC
175
XS
Defy 3
Avail 3
Trinity Advanced SL 0
Trinity Advanced SL 1
TCX 1
43.0
90
400 CTC
165
175.0
**
L
20
100
690
175.0
**
XL
21
100
690
175.0
**
S
16
70
670 (690 Trance X0)
175.0
**
M
18
90
670 (690 Trance X0)
175.0
**
L
20
100
670 (690 Trance X0)
175.0
**
XL
21
100
670 (690 Trance X0)
175.0
**
XS
14.5
70
620
170.0
**
S
16
70
620
170.0
**
M
18
90
620
175.0
670 (690 on Adv 1)
175.0
**
670
170.0
**
Anthem X1
S
16
90
670
175.0
**
Anthem X2
M
18
100
670
175.0
**
Anthem X3
Anthem X 1 W
XTC Composite 29er 0
L
20
110
670
175.0
**
XL
22
120
670
175.0
**
XS
14.5
70
670
S
16
90
670
170.0
**
M
18
90
670
175.0
170.0
**
S
16
70
690
170.0
**
18
90
690
175.0
**
L
20
100
690
175.0
**
XL
22
110
690
175.0
**
S
16
90
690
170.0
M
18
100
690
175.0
L
20
110
690
175.0
XL
22
120
690
175.0
S
16
70
690
XTC 29er 0
M
18
90
690
175.0
L
20
90
690
175.0
S
46.5
90
400 CTC
170
XL
22
100
690
175.0
50.0
100
420 CTC
170
XS
14.5
70
670
170.0
M/L
53.5
100
420 CTC
175
S
16
90
670
175.0
L
55.5
110
440 CTC
175
M
18
100
670
175.0
XL
58.5
110
440 CTC
175
L
20
110
670
175.0
XS
43.0
70
360 CTC
170
XL
22
120
670
175.0
S
46.5
80
380 CTC
170
50.0
90
400 CTC
175
S
46.5
Small***
400 CTC
170
M
49.5
Med***
400 CTC
172.5
L
52.0
Large***
400 CTC
175
S
53
80
420 CTC
170
M
55
90
420 CTC
172.5
M/L
56.5
100
440 CTC
172.5
L
57.5
110
440 CTC
175
XL
58.5
120
440 CTC
175
XL
XTC
L
XS
M
XL
L
M
XL
S
L
XXL
Talon | Boulder
XS
rOAD
M
XL
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
S
M-L
XS
XL
M
L
M
Trinity Advanced SL
L
S
S
Cross City | Roam XR |
Roam
Lifestyle
L
XS
M
XL
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
S
L
Cypress | Transend
XS
M
XL
M
XL
Seek
S
L
S
L
Trail Glide
XS
M
XL
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
women’s bikes
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
1.83m
6’0”
1.88m
6’2”
1.93m
6’4”
1.98m
6’6”
2.03m
6’8”
XS
M
Anthem XW |
Trance XW
S
XS
M
Talon W | Boulder W
170.0
M
M
L
**
M
XTC 29er 2
XTC 1
XL
M
**
70
Anthem X 29er 1
Defy 1
690
120
165
Defy 2
90
22
Anthem X 29er 0
165
18
14.5
175
170
M
XL
175
400 CTC
**
XS
440 CTC
400 CTC
**
**
440 CTC
90
175.0
175.0
110
80
**
175.0
670 (690 on Adv 1)
110
43.0
175.0
690
110
55.5
46.5
670
70
20
58.5
S
670
90
16
L
L
XS
70
19
Anthem X Adv 1
XL
170
17
L
S
**
170
172.5
M
**
172.5
360 CTC
**
170.0
172.5
380 CTC
450
170.0
175.0
420 CTC
400 CTC
170.0
670
670 (690 on Adv 1)
420 CTC
90
750
70
670 (690 on Adv 1)
90
80
40-55
15
90
100
70
17.5
100
100
43.0
L
S
18
46.5
46.5
400
16
50.0
50.0
Bar Width
(mm)
S
53.5
S
Nominal
Sizing
M
M
M
Size
Anthem X Adv SL 0
M/L*
XS
400 CTC
Trance X Adv SL 0
Defy Composite 1
Avail Advanced 2
Avail Composite 3
Avail 1
Suspension
Spring
Weight (lbs)
S
Defy Advanced 3
Defy Composite 3
Stem
Length
(mm)
XS
Model
M
S
TCR Adv SL | TCR Adv | Defy
Adv | Defy Adv SL 0 | Defy
Composite | Defy | TCR Adv
W | TCX
Crank
Length
(mm)
170.0
Bar Width
(mm)
L
XS
IMPORTANT!
Crank
Length
(mm)
170
Nominal
Sizing
S
Anthem X
XTC Composite 29er |
XTC 29er | Talon 29er
The following table lists the sizes of all key components per model or category. This table is a guide only and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Size
XL
S
Giant Component Size Charts
Model
M
S
Choosing the correct frame size is just one step in the process of Bike Fitting. When we
spec each size for each model in our range, we take into consideration many Bike Fitting
factors such as stem length, handlebar width, crank length and suspension spring weight.
!
XS
Anthem X 29er
For each model, there is some deliberate overlap between each size. If the rider
falls in the overlap region between 2 sizes, the following are just some of the factors
that should be considered:
In general, females will have proportionally shorter torsos, shorter reach and should be
steered towards the smaller frame size.
L
L
Trance X
Fit different sized components to
achieve a perfect fit for the rider. See
Component Size Chart *
*In general this only applies to higher
spec. (more expensive) products
Perfect Fit? The Dealer's Role
!
XL
Reign
S
See 'Choosing Correct Frame Size' section (below)
for factors to consider when rider fits in the 'overlap'
area between two frame sizes
Choosing correct frame size
L
S
Select frame size: Put the consumer
on that sized bike to ensure they are
comfortable with frame size (let rider
test ride bike)
No? Rider fits in ‘overlap'
area between 2 frame sizes
!
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Mountain
technical information | Bike Fitting
technical information | Bike Fitting
Giant Bike Fitting
S
S
Avail Advanced | Avail
Composite | Avail
M
XS
S
Cross City W | Roam XR W |
Roam W
M
XS
S
* Full ISP Integrated Seat Post length
** Air spring weight infinitely tunable for rider weight
*** each stem size include ‘low’, ‘middle’ and ‘high’ position AeroDrive components
# CTC = centre to centre
Cypress | Transend
M
XS
S
Trail Glide
M
XS
1.52m
5’0”
1.57m
5’2”
1.62m
5’4”
1.67m
5’6”
1.72m
5’8”
1.77m
5’10”
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