Giant Bicycle Inc. 1999 Innova

Price Paid:  $85.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
Alamedas Park

Bike Setup:
Non-suspension fork; Chromoly frame; Altus Shimano (12 gears); V-brakes; comfort seat... tu sum 30 lbs or so.

Summary:
The Giant Innova makes a wonderful companion, since even though it isn't in the light side of hybrids, it's manners are absolutely immaculate, soft shifting, quick acceleration, good handling -well, maybe a bit nervous when you transit among people and other riders, but you get used to-, a makes the perfect bike for the recreational rider and even for the enthusiast if you accept it's weight well over 28 lbs.
Recommend it!

Strengths:
Good manners, handling, brakes, gears...and beautiful colors as well!

Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side.

Similar Products Used:
Trek, Gary Fisher, Merida...

Bike Setup:

stock

Summary:
bought sight-unseen because I liked the suspension fork on the more expensive eddie bauer. The innova is an excellent value, but hard to find. thus far, very pleased with my decision.

Strengths:

Al frame, suspension fork, decent components only $360, excellent seat that doesnt wiggle like many suspension posts

Weaknesses:

no clips gears good, but not top notch

Similar Products Used:

trek, raleigh, cannondale, giant eddie bauer, other similar hybrids

Summary:


The Giant Innova is a very nice light bike that handles well, rides smooth, and stops quick. I enjoy a very responsive ride, quick acceleration, and very smooth shifting. I would recommend this bike for weekend riders.

Strengths:
None

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
None