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2020 Giant Simple Three · 2018 Giant Simple Three

Specification2020 Giant Simple Three2018 Giant Simple Three
Overview
Model year20202018
BrandGiantGiant
ModelSimple ThreeSimple Three
Bicycle typeCruiserCruiser
Archive ID900002180900002176
Original MSRP$590.00$505.00
ColorsMetallic Blue; Metallic BlackGrey/Red/Blue; Satin Metallic Green/Silver
Sizesone sizeOne Size
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-Grade AluminumALUXX-grade aluminum
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
Forkhigh-tensile chromoly steelChromoly
Fork materialSteelSteel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano Revo, twistShimano Revo
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetGiant alloy three-piece, 44tGiant Alloy 3-Piece, 44T
Bottom bracketsealed cartridgeSealed Cartridge, Threaded
CassetteShimano 22t, three-speed internalShimano 22T, 3-Speed Internal
ChainKMC Z410, rustproofKMC Z410, Rustproof
Pedalsnylon with anti-slip platformPlatform
Brakes
Brakescoaster brakeShimano Coaster 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
Hubs[F] alloy, [R] Shimano Nexus, three-speed internal, 36h[F] Alloy, [R] Shimano Nexus, 3-Speed Internal, 36h, Coaster Brake
RimsGiant alloyGiant Alloy
Spokesstainless, 14gStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.125CST Cruiser, 26x2.125
Rear tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.125CST Cruiser, 26x2.125

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2020 Giant Simple Three2018 Giant Simple Three
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.