Giant Revive
Date Published: 3/20/03
Revive may sound like a caffeine drink, but it's actually a high-tech-looking, semi-recumbent comfort bike. If you find riding a bicycle uncomfortable--on your back, rear, neck--the Revive might just be your solution. The impressive appearance is matched by a surprisingly comfortable and ergonomic rider positioning on this pedal-powered machine. The rider cockpit (seat height, lumbar support, handlebar position) is easily adjustable for a good fit. Just sit back and pedal away. You'll probably wish you had a drink holder to enjoy the ride, as it even feels somewhat like driving. An adjustable coil spring shock keeps road feedback to a minimum, and the 8-speed Shimano drivetrain provides an adequate gearing range for everything short of all-out sprints or long, steep ascents. Which brings us to the target audience: The Revive is a very fun bike, and a good way to get out and get exercise for those who, for whatever reason, don't like to ride traditional bicycles. The Revive isn't ideally suited toward high-intensity workouts or long-distance journeys. For those who think they might exercise more or get out more if they could just ride something more comfortable than a typical bicycle, it's definitely worth a test ride.
Specifications Color: Team Blue/Metallic Silver Size: One size fits all riders 5'-6'6" Frame: 6061 T-6 aluminum, rear suspension with 3" travel Fork: Steel unicrown Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora Shifter: SRAM MRX Plus 8-speed, twist grip Cranks: Alloy 48T Pedals: Platform comfort Handlebar: Alloy Stem: Alloy adjustable quick release Levers: Alloy comfort Brakes: Alloy linear pull Saddle: Comfort Webspring w/adjustable lumbar support Rims: Aluminum alloy Hubs: Aluminum alloy Tires: Multisurface, 20x1.75in Rear shock: Giant coil spring, adjustable Gearing: Shimano, 13-26T, 8-speed Spokes: Stainless Steel; 13G Weight: 38 lb Other: Rear alloy rack; internal cable routing; kickstand


