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2021 Giant Simple Single · 2018 Giant Simple Single

Specification2021 Giant Simple Single2018 Giant Simple Single
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandGiantGiant
ModelSimple SingleSimple Single
Bicycle typeCruiserCruiser
Archive ID900002166900002177
Archived price$600.00$360.00
ColorsMetallic Red/Burgundy; Metallic BlackBlack/Grey; Grey/Orange; Blue/Dark Blue Fade
Sizesone sizeOne Size
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-Grade AluminumALUXX-grade aluminum
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
Forkhigh-tensile chromoly steelChromoly
Fork materialSteelSteel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetGiant alloy three-piece, 46tGiant Alloy 3-Piece, 46T
Bottom bracketsealed cartridgeSealed Cartridge, Threaded
Cassette21t22T
ChainKMC Z410, rustproofKMC Z410, Rustproof
Pedalsnylon with anti-slip platformPlatform
Brakes
Brakescoaster brakeCoaster Brake
Cockpit & contact points
Handlebarsteel cruiserSteel Cruiser
Stemalloy quillAlloy Quill
SaddleGiant ComfortGiant Comfort Cruiser w/ SuperSoft foam
Seatpostalloy micro-adjust, 27.2Alloy Micro-Adjust, 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubsalloy, 36hAlloy, 36h
RimsGiant alloyGiant Alloy
Spokesstainless, 14gStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.1CST Cruiser, 26x2.125
Rear tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.1CST Cruiser, 26x2.125

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Giant Simple Single2018 Giant Simple Single
Selected size / positionOne SizeOne Size
Reach432 mm432 mm
Stack589 mm589 mm
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle70°70°
Seat tube—457 mm
Head tube166 mm166 mm
Chainstay / rear center474 mm474 mm
Wheelbase1160 mm1160 mm
Bottom-bracket drop—63 mm
Standover height737 mm737 mm
Fork offset / rake—65 mm
Trail—64 mm
Wheel size—26"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.