Total Weight:
49 lbs (22.22 kg)
Battery Weight:
7.7 lbs (3.49 kg)
Motor Weight:
7.43 lbs (3.37 kg)
Frame Material:
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Frame Sizes:
17.1 in (43.43 cm)19.1 in (48.51 cm)21.1 in (53.59 cm)23 in (58.42 cm)Geometry Measurements:
19" Seat Tube, 22" Reach, 29.5" Stand Over Height, 33.75" Minimum Saddle Height, 28.25" Width, 72.5" Length
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Satin Black with Blue Accents
Frame Fork Details:
RST Volant T Coil Suspension, 60mm Travel, Preload Adjust, Boost 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Attachment Points:
Bottle Cage Bosses, Fender Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses
Gearing Details:
9
Speed 1x9 Shimano Deore Derailleur, Shimano CS-HG200 11-36 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano Altus SL-M2000 Triggers on Right (One-Way High, Three-Shift Low)
Cranks:
Custom Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, Square Tapered Bottom Bracket Interface, 42 Tooth Chainring with Alloy Guard
Pedals:
Wellgo K79 Aluminum Alloy Platform, Cage Style
Headset:
Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Integrated, Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
Stem:
Giant Contact, 70mm Length, 3° Rise, One 10mm Spacer, Three 5mm Spacers, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
Giant Connect XC Riser, Low-Rise, Aluminum Alloy, 710mm Width
Brake Details:
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc with 180mm Front Rotor and 160mm Back Rotor, Dual-Piston Calipers, Two-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Giant, Ergonomic, Rubber, Locking, Black
Saddle:
Selle Royal Vivo GTS
Seat Post:
Forged Aluminum Alloy, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable Clamp
Seat Post Length:
375 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.9 mm
Rims:
Giant eX 2, ETRTO 622x19, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, Tubeless Ready, 28 Hole Front, 32 Hole Rear, Reinforcement Eyelets in Rear
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 15 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Giant Crosscut Gravel 2, 45x622 700x45c
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
50 to 70 PSI, 3.4 to 4.8 BAR, Tubeless Ready
Tube Details:
Presta Valves
Accessories:
Clear Sticker Slap Guard on Right Chainstay
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Mounted Battery Pack, SRAM GX Eagle PowerLock Chain, Maximum 100 RPM Motor Support, 1.9lb 3 Amp Charger with Dongle Adapter
Rosa M
5 years agoHi Court, if you were to run this bike as on road only, commuter only, what tires do you like? Stock 700 x 45mm is good but I’m pretty sure it can take wider, so I’m also thinking 700 x 50mm, or 29er (for the comfort). And would you go e-bike specific?
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi Rosa! You’re on a good path there thinking about slightly wider tires and ebike specific… but I’d probably just target anything with puncture protection that has reflective sidewalls and is a similar width. If you go too wide, sometimes the tires can touch the bike frame, but it looks like there is plenty of room on this particular frame both at the fork and the rear seat stay and chain stay arms. Here’s a good example of a tire that comes close to the official 700x45c stock tire size. It’s a bit narrower but has some of the nice upgrades ;)
ReplyBrowneye
5 years agoJust ordered the last 2019 – think its going to be a great bike! I’m adding SCHWALBE Marathons, a suspension seatpost, a riser stem, and a phone holder.
ReplyCourt
5 years agoFantastic, those are some great accessories! Hope the bike works well for you and I’d love to hear your comments and feedback over the years of use here or in the Giant ebike forums we setup :D
ReplyJIm Conboy
5 years agoWhat suspension seatpost, and riser stem did you order?
ReplyBrowneye
5 years agoI got a Satori Harmony post – it’s a cheapo but works well enough for me. It doesn’t move much and is pretty firm, but does soak up some of the hard jolts. Other options work better but cost more. $250 wasn’t in my realm. LOL
The stem riser I got on amazon, but you could search for other sources online, or your lbs may be able to order: Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree 31.8 90mm Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem Riser for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling (Aluminum Alloy, Black)
$15 and works great. Put the bars up just prefect for me. If I’m leaned over too much it stresses wrists and back.
Dick Thomson
5 years agoI just found out that my LBS has taken on the GIANT line. The owner knows that I’m looking to purchase an ebike. The Explore E+ looks like the perfect choice for my riding needs (rails to trails) but my biggest concern is the bike’s maximum range. In your review you indicate a maximum range of 55 miles. On many of my rides I’m looking at 60+ miles. Does anyone out there have any real world experience with the Explore E+ regarding what this bike is predictably capable of achieving in maximum range on a charge?
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi Dick! Wow, this is a tough question because range varies so much depending on rider weight, tire pressure, terrain and terrain incline, wind, ambient outside temperature (colder may shorten range but extreme heat can damage lithium-ion cells) and the level of assist. In my experience (as a 135lb guy who is pretty fit), I can get 50+ miles if I use the second and third levels of assist… but it drops a lot when you go to the highest. I keep an eye on the battery and range estimator features (when they’re available) and I switch gears proactively. I also bring my charger a long so I can stop at a cafe or take the battery into work for a fill up. You may be able to get a double-battery ebike from a company like Riese & Müller or the new one coming out from DOST Bikes, but they tend to cost a bit more.
ReplyDick Thomson
5 years agoCourt… Thanks for the timely feedback. I really like the Riese & Mueller bikes, and yes they cost more than most other ebikes, but what I’ve seen they’re not overpriced for what one gets. Because winter is rapidly approaching I won’t be making a purchase until early next spring, so I’ll also take a look at the DOST Bikes and am also anxious to see what the BULLS 2020 Lacuba EVO Lite looks like as it’s specced out with a 750kwh battery… Again thanks for your feedback and all your terrific reviews.
JP
5 years agoAfter watching a bunch of your reviews you seem to like them all. Is there a place where you have compared them against each other and declared what your favorite ebike is or at least the best of 2019?
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi JP, I have created this page which lists out my favorite recent ebikes (some 2019 and some 2020) to help narrow it down. I do not like every ebike, but I approach each with an open mind and describe what I see. I then leave the comments open so people can express their real-world experiences. Same with the EBR Forums. I hope this helps guide you a bit more!
ReplyMichael
5 years agoAn e-bike with NO integrated lights at this price point? Deal breaker for me.
ReplyCourt
5 years agoIt would be nice to see some lights on this bike, I think they were positioning it as a hybrid that could take on some trails… and most of the time, trail and mountain bikes don’t have lights. Still, a lot of customers might buy this for town and paths, so integrated lights would be great :)
ReplyMichael
5 years agoGot it. For me an e-bike is not really a hybrid w/out integrated lights. What would you recommend for commuting/gravel light off-trail hybrid bike? I like the Bulls EVO line, but looking for something around $3k or under.
Luke
5 years agoHi Court. I’m looking for a versatile e-bike that will primarily be used for commuting and gravel riding, but would also like to occasionally hit some light trails. I was looking at this bike as well as the Trek Allant +7 and Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0. Which of those do you think would fit that role the best? (assuming cost is not a factor)
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHmm, my personal favorite has been Specialized because of the light weight and unique bottle battery range extenders. Trek is hard to beat, the Allant +7 is awesome and with all of their dealers and Bosch hardware, that’s an easy win. Giant has been a little tougher to reach and seems to use non-standard batteries. They would be my last choice, personally. So, if you care about suspension and bigger tires, Trek might be the answer… especially for gravel and maybe having more power? The new Specialized SL models are incredible, so if you are okay with a carbon fiber fork and the Future Shock 1.5 suspension stem, then it would be my choice (again, the rack carries less weight, the motor is a bit weaker but still very satisfying, the fenders are also awesome).
ReplySteve
4 years agoI like the style of this bike for a mix of on and off road, but Giant is the least convenient to me of the major brands. What would be a good alternative to this bike preferably with Bosch components?
ReplyCourt
4 years agoHmm, I really like Trek. Felt can also be good, but they seem to have even fewer dealers. Specialized has some amazing products now (though not with Bosch). Their SL drive system is light but highly performant. Perhaps you could just scan through the city and hardtail categories here to see if anything else jumps out. Bosch also works with Moustache, which has some awesome products :)
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