Giant Boulder Alu Shock

Having owned one for 3 years, I can truthfully say that this is alot of bike 4 the money. For a start there is the aluminium frame - no disc brake mount, but on a £280 bike, this frame is super light (4lbs ish)! The frame is exceptionally responsive, and is light enough to chuck about. The stiff rear end means that acceleration is extremely sharp! Ontop of this, the level of componentry my machine was specced with was great. 21 speed sti shifers allowed me to jump around the gears no problem! In another review of this bike, I've heard the reviewer complaining about rusty cables. I've had no such problem, as I regularily use a ...  Read the complete review

The GIANT "Boulder Shock" This is a 21 speed, aluminium framed bike with front suspension. I have owned the bike for approx 18 months & use it for several purposes, ie; home to work, 7 1/2 miles each way using tarmac roads and well surfaced cycle track. The Giant has also propelled me during a few low key cycle events ranging from 15 - 21 miles & last September, 2000 I returned to the North East after travelling from Edinburgh along the "Coast & Castles" route. In day to day use, this is a more than adequate machine with smooth gear changing & effective brakes. The suspension is useful but I am a ...  Read the complete review