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The colour is unusual: a silky matt mixture of dark blue and violet, which is also found on the carrier. The Giant has an elegant appearance, and details such as the display integrated into the stem emphasise this look. Yet the bike is a classic bread-and-butter step-through bike: all-round capabilities and everyday comfort are what count. The posture on the bike is accordingly: you sit upright, have a firm grip on the slightly curved and rather wide handlebars, have the gears and brakes well under control and have the aforementioned display just as clearly in view.
Although the Suntour suspension fork helps to cushion the worst potholes, as an entry-level fork it struggles - like others in this price range - on cobblestones or cycle path kerbs and similar small steps. The suspension seat post of the Giant Dailytour E+ can also keep rough impacts away from the rider. Comfort is also a question of price: Incidentally, this also applies in relative terms to the other cheaper bikes in the test field.
Drive concept of the Giant Dailytour E+
The Giant/Yamaha engine responds sensitively and with sufficient power and also decelerates pleasantly calmly and rather slowly above 25 kilometres. It delivers 50 newton metres of torque. This means that it can't quite keep up with its numerically more powerful Bosch colleagues uphill. In principle, however, the Sync motors are just as smart as the Bosch range, thanks to six sensors and a sophisticated control system. Riding the Dailytour is a harmonious experience and the bike, including the eight-speed hub gears, is a harmonious concept. The 621 watt-hour Yamaha battery will get you far enough - over 100 kilometres on moderate terrain and in the middle of the five support modes should easily be possible.
The battery and its plastic cover are very easy to remove for charging. The Giant Dailytour E+ is the only bike on test with a coaster brake. If you're now turning up your nose and pointing out the poor modulation and braking power of this type of brake, you're right. However, people who haven't ridden a bike for a long time and/or have only ridden with these brakes often find it difficult to switch to manual brakes. The back pedal even gives them a sense of security. Nevertheless, the front brake disc could be larger: 160 millimetres is the absolute minimum requirement, especially for a bike with a permissible system weight of 156 kilograms.
Luggage variety to attach
Although the Giant does not have a second, deeper railing for bag hooks on its MIK system carrier, child seats or bag systems can be easily attached via mounts on the carrier. However, this bike clearly makes you feel the luggage on the carrier when cornering - but it is not alone in this.
Conclusion on the Giant Dailytour E+
The Giant Dailytour is the kind of bike a newcomer would want. Upright riding position, familiar coaster brake, simple operation. The gears harmonise with the reliable drive. Suspension fork and suspension support make the bike more comfortable. The 3999 euros are well invested in the Giant.
The Giant Dailytour E+ 1BD RT in detail
- Price: 3999 Euro >> available here
- Frame sizes: XS, S, M, L
- Test bike weight: 30.5 kg
- Permissible total weight: 156 kg
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Suntour NEX E25 NLO
- Circuit: Shimano Nexus 8-speed, Gates belt drive
- Motor/battery: Giant Sync Drive Core / Energy Pack Smart 625
- Brakes: Shimano MT 200 disc brakes, coaster brake
- Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon E+ 50 x 622
- Lighting system: front: Trelock Air1 Flow/rear: Axa Blueline
- Maximum carrier load: 25 kg
