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2016 Giant Seek 3

City & Commuter · Non-electric

2016 Giant Seek 3

Original MSRP
Not documented
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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2016 Giant Seek 3Size M/17.5 · 48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.6 mphHighest gear33.0 mph

Rear tire: 700C×48.

2015 Giant Seek 3Size M/17.5 · 48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.7 mphHighest gear33.2 mph

Rear tire: 700C×50.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2016 Giant Seek 3
2015 Giant Seek 3
Overview
Model Year
2016
2015
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Seek 3
Seek 3
Bicycle Type
City/Commuter
City/Commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$620.00
Colors
Matte Platinum Bronze
Black
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
ALUXX-grade aluminum,Stainless steel toptube protector
ALUXX-grade aluminum, Stainless steel toptube protector
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
ALUXX aluminum
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Fork Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Commuter mix
Shifters
Shimano Altus
Shimano M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191
Shimano M191
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Suntour XCE, 28/38/48
SR Suntour XCE, 28/38/48
Bottom Bracket
Threaded, Sealed
Sealed
Cassette
Shimano HG41 11x32, 8-speed
Shimano HG41 11x32, 8-speed
Rear Cogs
—
Shimano HG41 11x32, 8-speed
Chain
KMC Z7
KMC Z7
Pedals
Platform
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M300, Mechanical disc, 160mm
Tektro Aries, Mechanical disc
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Giant Sport, 25.4mm
Giant Sport, 25.4mm
Stem
Giant Sport
Giant Sport
Saddle
Giant Sport
Giant Sport
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy, 32h
Giant, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double-wall
Giant Alloy, Double wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Stainless Steel, Black, 14g
Front Tire
CST 700x48c
Schwalbe Big Apple, 700x50
Rear Tire
CST 700x48c
Schwalbe Big Apple, 700x50
Wheel Size
—
700c
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Head tube
124.46 mm
124.46 mm
Chainstay / rear center
454.66 mm
454.66 mm
Wheelbase
1054.1 mm
1054.1 mm
Standover height
797.56 mm
797.56 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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