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2008 Giant Glory DH

Velopedia Archive ID 24173

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Giant
Model	Glory DH
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	24173
Original MSRP	$4,500.00
Colors	Team Blue/White
Sizes	Xsmall, small, medium, large

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	Fox 40 RC2, 203mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, dual crown
Rear shock	Fox DHX 5.0, 8.8" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire
Front derailleur	E.Thirteen SRS, chain retention system
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT Top Normal
Crankset	Race Face Evolve DH, 38 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face DH X-Type
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG-93
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Saint w/203mm rotor front/Shimano Saint w/180mm rotor rear brakes, Shimano levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar	Race Face Diabolus DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Diabolus DH 31.8
Saddle	Giant FRO
Seatpost	Race Face Diabolus, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Sun Ringle Abbah DH
Rims	Mavic EX729
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) butted
Front tire	26 x 2.5" Michelin DH 24
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.