Giant Tran Sport DX 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Tran Sport DX
First production 2008
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Giant Tran Sport DX Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) Multi-Surface
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Alloy Direct-Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsALUXX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Trekking
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Quill
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Alloy 3-Piece
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Tran Sport DX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C-102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Tran Sport DX

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - British Green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatUnity Comfort Groove Plus
Seat post extension3D Forged Alloy


Giant Tran Sport DX bike review

Giant produced the Tran Sport DX bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $550.00.
Tran Sport DX bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Giant Commuter Tran Sport DX can be found in a few colors, among these colors British Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" Multi-Surface tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alloy Double Wall, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Alloy Direct-Pull brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers braking system and Alloy QR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used ALUXX aluminum material for the frame. Steel trekking high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tran Sport DX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy quill.
For the smoothest biking experience Alloy 3-Piece, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano EF-50 gear shift levers.