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2009 Giant Glory DH

Velopedia Archive ID 16904

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Giant
Model	Glory DH
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	16904
Original MSRP	$5,400.00
Colors	Team Blue/Black
Sizes	Xsmall, small, medium, large

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	Fox 40 RC2, 203mm travel
Fork material	Dual
Rear shock	Fox DHX 5.0 Coil, 8.8" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Saint
Shifters	Shimano Saint RapidFire
Front derailleur	MRP G2, chain retention device
Rear derailleur	Shimano Saint
Crankset	Shimano Saint, 38 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano Saint Hollowtech II
Cassette	Shimano Saint
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG93
Pedals	N/A

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8"
Handlebar	Race Face Diabolus DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Diabolus D2 OS
Saddle	WTB Devo Team
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve DH, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Saint 20mm, Rear: Shimano Saint
Rims	Mavic EX729, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) bladed
Front tire	26 x 2.50" Michelin Hot S
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.