Unfortunately, the motor control knobs on the handlebars don't give much feedback and Giant doesn't have a walk assist. The bike has two shiftable chainrings and a wide gear range. When riding, the extremely long head tube and the very flared handlebars have a negative effect. There is a lack of pressure on the front wheel, which means that the bike rears up early on the climbs. Downhill, it becomes more difficult to hold the line - there is a lack of traction, which is also due to the narrow tyres.
ConclusionIf you prefer an upright riding position, the Dirt E from Giant is a good choice. The Yamaha drive unit does a good job, but has some minor weaknesses in the details.
Reach 1290 hm
Efficiency class A+
Price 2899 Euro
Info www.giant-bicycles.com
Drive
Motor/position Giant Syncdrive Sport 250 W by Yamaha/mid-engine
Max. Torque 80 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 496 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 24.38; rear: 10-speed Shimano XT (11-36)
Display/size Giant LCD/3.2 inch
Software/stand k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material S/M/L/XL Aluminium
Fork SR Suntour Raidon XC Air RL-R
Seat post Giant Connect 30.9 with quick release
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano Deore 180/180mm
Impellers Giant S-XC2
Tyres Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance 2.25
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 21.3 kg/50:50 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 500 mm
Handlebar width 730 mm
Reach/Stack 420/634 mm
BB offset/Q factor -36 mm/186 mm
EMTB judgement SATISFACTORY² 155 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
