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Letter from Giant for Women

Fall 06
Oh ladies… The leaves aren't yet changing but summer is officially over—big SIGH... But that doesn't mean you have to put your old steel steed away. In fact, the riding season is only over when you want it to be! But what better way to keep the good times rollin' than on a brand spankin' new bike?

Those of you looking to upgrade will find lots of new women's models from Giant this fall:

• In the road range, take a look at our premiere racing model, the hand built, full-composite TCR Composite w. For the entry-level rider the aluminum, race-worthy, TCR w brings high-performance positioning and performance down to a price that's easy on the pocketbook. As you check out the new line, be sure to not overlook the staff-favorite OCR Composite, the speedy but comfortable OCR 1 or the beginner's fave, the OCR3.

• If you're looking to get a little dirty, Giant for Women mountain bikes will help you satisfy your desire. The agile Anthem is built from the wheels-up for the dedicated cross-country rider/racer. The widely capable, trail-oriented, dual-suspension Trance rounds out the 2007 mountain bike category. Check out the new bikes at your local Giant dealer and be sure to schedule a test ride or two.

Not interested in a high-performance machine? Maybe a laid-back lemon yellow Suede is more up your alley? No worries, whatever your riding style, from die-hard racer to boardwalk cruiser, Giant for Women has the right bike for you.
Find your perfect match with the Bike Finder.

Cheers my dears,
Tiffany

This month's pinup is a beaut! Straight from the secretive high-tech C-Tech production line, this handmade formulaOne Composite frame has lost weight and been beefed-up for greater pedaling efficiency. Smooth lines, composite viewing "windows" and a pearlized paint job deserve a whistle, but the compact crank, Shimano Ultegra components, and Mavic Aksium wheelset lets you know she's all business... Introducing the new OCR Composite w, blurring the lines between high performance handling and luxurious suppleness.

For more information on the OCR Composite w as well as a look at our other new performance models, click here.

Assuming that youve checked your tire pressure (110 psi for road, 35 psi for mountain) and made sure your bikes bolts and bits are nice and tight before you head out, take one more minute to make sure youve got the Cycling Ten Essentials. With these simple items, youll be covered in case of flats, road rash, or worse yetnasty chafing! OUCH!

Weve put together a check list of items for the smart womans saddle bag (and we dont mean the ones on our hips! ) To see the entire list click here.

It's a Date

The York/YSC Tour de Pink ride takes place October 6-9, benefiting the Young Survivor Coalition. YSC is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women with breast cancer. Our Ride Society Leader Mari Holden lends her support to the cause, participating in the four-day, 220-mile ride from Times Square in New York City to Hershey, PA. Check out their Web site and if you live close to the route come out and cheer! (And bring us back some chocolate!)
Find out more.

Sites to See

Cycling-related: bettybikegear.com is a woman-owned business enthusiastically supporting female cyclists with great accessories. Their tees are really cute!

Non-cycling related: popgadget.net is a tech-savvy shoppers dream with drool-worthy gadgets from all over the world.

Giant for Women is a cycling-oriented program created to go far beyond the scope of just making great productswe want women to not only own the best-built bicycles in the business, we also want them to become profoundly inspired, openly educated and deeply connected to community.