Tag: Giant Bicycles

3D Printing Takes a Seat

3D-SaddlesThe technology behind 3D printing continues to change the world of fitness equipment, and while we have seen development in the printing of various parts in the design stage, now Giant Bicycles is using 3D printing technology for the bike saddles.

However, at this point the selective laser sintering (SLS) is mostly being used to create full size prototypes rather than finished goods. But it does suggest that in the future you could always pick a saddle at a shop and have it printed while you wait.

[Via PDDNET: New Saddle for Giant Bicycles Uses 3D Printing Technology]

Ready for Anyroad

Giant-AnyroadGiant Bicycles is truly a giant in the bicycle industry as it makes frames for many other companies. Giant is also apparently ready with its Anyroad road bike, which will debut this fall. The Giant Anyroad sports an upright geometry and plenty of tire clearance that can handle the pavement as well as dirt, gravel or rough terrain.

Anyroad isn’t a mountain bike nor is it a cyclocross bike but it is one that is suited to less-than-ideal road conditions. So for those who like to hit the road regardless of its condition the Anyroad is ready for it.

Giant Bicycles Official Website
[Via BikeRumor: GIANT ANYROAD MAKING ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT, THIS FALL]

GM Mis-Shifts With “Reality Sucks” Ad – Giant Bicycles Responds

We’ve been following the story of GM’s unfortunate ad campaign (above), which is aimed at college students. As the ad suggests bicycles, and biking to class (or apparently anywhere) is uncool – and students should instead put themselves in debt to buy a GM car. The Los Angeles Times reported that GM didn’t consider the ad to be “anti-bike,” and quoted Tom Henderson, a GM spokesman: “The content of the ad was developed with college students and was meant to be a bit cheeky and humorous and not meant to offend anybody.”

The ad caught the attention of numerous bike blogs, and GM has since apologized via Twitter. And that could have been the end of the story. Giant Bicycles offered its own take on the ad (image after the jump). Continue reading GM Mis-Shifts With “Reality Sucks” Ad – Giant Bicycles Responds