Product news: With the new Seek, Giant introduces a high-performance road bike specifically for young riders. The road bike carries the DNA of Giant bestsellers like the TCR and Defy, combining it with a youth-oriented shape. The specially developed ALUXX aluminum frame is designed for ambitious young riders between 130 and 150 cm tall. The new Seek makes a true statement for the next generation of road cycling.
With the new Seek, Giant launches an innovative performance road bike specifically for young riders, setting standards in terms of weight, geometry, and component design. The Seek isn't just a "small road bike," but a fully-fledged high-performance bike that translates the DNA of Giant bestsellers like the TCR and Defy into a youth-friendly form. Light and agile, with a specially developed ALUXX aluminum frame, a carbon fork, and 650b carbon wheels, the Seek 1 weighs just 7,4 kg.
The frame features smaller-diameter tubes and a geometry designed for riders between 130 and 150 cm tall. The fork trail and head tube angle are engineered to provide balanced control with fast, precise cornering agility. The frame is optimized for 650b wheels and features a lower bottom bracket, allowing for a lower center of gravity for stable, responsive handling.
The Seek's power-to-weight ratio, an important factor for young riders, is further improved by the lightweight Giant Contact SLR Carbon wheel system (on select models) with smaller diameter 650b rims. The drivetrain features a shorter 130 mm crank and lower gearing to help young riders climb, accelerate, and ride at a higher cadence to maximize their efficiency in different riding situations.
The frame and fork offer ample tire clearance (37 mm maximum width), giving the Seek additional gravel capabilities. All models are equipped with a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of derailleurs and drivetrains. The UDH also improves axle alignment and increases durability in rougher riding conditions.
Efficiency and control on the road
The Seek's component selection is designed to ensure efficiency and control on the road for smaller riders. The Giant Contact SL Lite handlebar with shorter reach and drop, specially shaped brake levers with reduced lever travel, and a child-friendly brake ratio ensure optimal ergonomics and maximum control. The setup is complemented by an electronic 1x drivetrain, short 130 mm cranks, and the narrow Giant Grit Core Lite saddle.
The Seek makes it easy to dial in a perfect fit and adjust the size as a young rider grows. The seatpost is marked with a height index, making saddle height adjustment easy. The markings are based on research and body measurement data collected by Giant since 2008, which show that children's legs, relative to their overall height, grow faster than their torsos, on average.
Giant Seek: Models and Prices
| Seek 1 – Purple Storm | 3,299 € |
| 1 | 2,999 € |
| 2 | 1,799 € |
Website: www.giant-bicycles.com