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Giant STP 2 (2004)

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66 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Sat Oct 02 2004 Reviewed By: Vlad (anon) Rider Level:
Strengths light comes at about 4 pounds, v brake compatible-only the stp 2 tho, very very easy to lift the front end up and therefore manuals like an dream and very easy to bunnyhop on Weaknesses none yet... i guess they could have more colour options Similar Products Used specialized p bikes Review Personally i own a 2005 giant stp 1. Iv had it for a short period of time and im very happy with it. all the components r solid and i just love the frame... I found it much better than the specialized p frames but i cant say anything bad about them either-if i couldnt get the stp i would defenetly go with p.2. If u are interested in a complete bike i found that it has too many gears...they make me very mad so im taking off one ring at the front to get rid off the front derailler. The avid brakes r very good so r the kenda k rad tires. The fork also seems good for the price-iv done some 6 footers and its holding up just fine. If ur looking for a nice dj/urban bike go for stp 1 its the best for the price :)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Mon Jan 17 2005 Reviewed By: Dino Smiff (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths The geometry, stong, light, easy to buny hop, manuals like no other. Weaknesses The drop outs are vertical, and it's bad if you run a single speed. Similar Products Used specialized p bikes, azonic ds1 Review I got just the frame, and slapped it together. Right when I hopped on it. I did the longest manual I have ever done. I surpassed what I have be doing in the past, within just a week of riding the STP. It's a good all around bike, I've hit a ten foot drop and the frame held up just fine. Awesome dirt jumper, great uraban bike, this bike love's the skate parks. The frame has a life time warranty. This is the best bike I have had.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Sat Apr 09 2005 Reviewed By: Bret (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths super light, tested it out, I could bunnyhop higher with it that on my bmx, manuals are a breeze, I'm going to get one but I need some $$$. Weaknesses no disc brakes, needs more color choices Similar Products Used specialized p's....kona stuff and scrap Review SWEEEEEET.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Wed Apr 27 2005 Reviewed By: Kyle (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths this bike is the best bike ive ever ridden for urban assault, the geometry is perfect, great for pulling up the front end for manuals and such. easy bike to hop around on. the gusseted frame is also a plus. best frame to buy for a cheap price. Even tho there are no discs on the stp 2 they have the hubs ready for u to slap them on. Weaknesses handlebars and no disc Similar Products Used no other like it Review All around great bike
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Sat Jul 16 2005 Reviewed By: Mark (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths Frame, affordability, splined crank Weaknesses none yet Similar Products Used none I can think of Review I just bought this bike for about 750 Canadian and it seems like a sweet deal. Highly recommended for any beginner mountain bikers. I plan to use it for dirt jumping and trails and I know its gonna be great.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Thu Mar 31 2005 Reviewed By: Verticoastro (anon) Rider Level:
Strengths it an over all condition bike, street, trial, trail riding. Weaknesses Slightly heavy to do trial stuff Similar Products Used Iron Horse Warrior Review I think STP2 bears the same similarties with STP1. I own a STP1 and found that it is easy to pull up for a bunny hop and over obstacles. It manuals really easy. The down side is that STP1 is heavier, but the frame geometry is really good.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Tue Jun 28 2005 Reviewed By: Unknown Rider (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths Very light , strong and good manuals and bunny hops Weaknesses None yet Review This bike is amazing it is so light u can hit jumps without speed and think u had wings
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Sat Jun 18 2005 Reviewed By: thomas griffiths (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths light frame easy to bunny hop Weaknesses bad rims to easy to dent Similar Products Used spcialized p1 Review i love this bike . i had for a month . this bike can move from place to place because it is so light . if you buy this bike you will be able to get big air up a jump . trust me
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Tue Apr 12 2005 Reviewed By: rider x (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths light, handles well Weaknesses no disc brakes, too many gears Similar Products Used none Review awesome bike and worth the money
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Thu Jun 16 2005 Reviewed By: Marty swan (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths very light, manouverable and smoooooooth!!! Weaknesses to good Similar Products Used nothing can compare Review NICE BIKE!!! this bike is a weapon, i own a stp 2 with disc, and i have had not 1 moments trouble. i have attemted a 7 footer and the frame didnt damage. this bike also offers a lifetime warranty for the frame. the stp is certainly the best bike for a freerider!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Tue Jul 26 2005 Reviewed By: Andrew Merz (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths Great frame, shocks, splined cranks rock, disc brakes Weaknesses Bars seem a bit cheesy Similar Products Used Mega Bike X-country bike Review I used to dirt jump on my X-country bike, because I couldn't afford another bike. Since I finally bit the bullet, I havn't looked back! The bike is so easy to bunny hop and jump! I read that most people are saying that theirs did not come with disc brakes-I live in Australia and all of the STP range come with disc brakes here, even though the STP2 only has cable discs I find they have more feel than V-brakes.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Thu Aug 25 2005 Reviewed By: CAM ABBOTT (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths very lite, easy to bunny hop, monos easy Weaknesses none Similar Products Used none Review i think the bike is awesome best bike i had ever riden.it is good that you get a life time warrenty on the bike because i stack a fare bit.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Wed Apr 27 2005 Reviewed By: Dan (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths Light, strong, cool Weaknesses colour, the v-brake, tires and the other small parts like handler Similar Products Used N E V E R Review I've been using this bike for some months and I think it's really good. But the only problems are the brakes and the tires. I can't stop on mountain hills. Sometime I just ran over into something and gets cut on my fingers and legs. It hurts. lol anyway, except these two, I think the bike is okay.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Mon Jun 13 2005 Reviewed By: Mtb4allout (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 6 Months Strengths It has a good start off setup and vbrakes offer good braking for me. frame can withstand a good beating from a urban session. Weaknesses NONE! Similar Products Used None Review This bike is gangsta. Never have any problems.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Mon Aug 15 2005 Reviewed By: len (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths waaayy lighter then it looks this bike is siick Weaknesses nothing yet Similar Products Used none this bike is too sick Review ive hit a 10 footer and no problems yet..im telling you for the price this bike is worth every penny..its amazing for manuals and bunny hops.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Tue Aug 16 2005 Reviewed By: Lenosky Wannabe (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths Light, Smooth, Strong and extremely easy to bunny hop with Weaknesses The forks aren't the greatest so I installed a new spring. Similar Products Used STP 1, Balfa Minuteman, Cannondale Chase Review There is no other bike I would have chosen over the STP 2...well maybe the STP 1 but that one is out of my price range. People may not like this bike because of the forks, tires and whatnot but I like this bike because half the fun will be upgrading this baby. I was going to just buy the frame and then build it up but I think having the STP 2 is better because you can have a whole bike right away and just install new parts when you want to. GREAT BIKE.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sat Jun 18 2005 Reviewed By: thomas griffiths (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths light frame easy to bunny hop Weaknesses bad rims to easy to dent Similar Products Used spcialized p1 Review i love this bike . i had for a month . this bike can move from place to place because it is so light . if you buy this bike you will be able to get big air up a jump . trust me
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Tue Mar 27 2007 Reviewed By: Skippy (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 1 Month Similar Products Used Huffy Ravine Review The Stp2 is a reasonably good and balanced bike. Its good for jumping and the frame is quite sturdy. I recommend this bike to any one with a deep pocket and wants to make a start on the dirt jumping scene.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Thu Jul 19 2007 Reviewed By: kevin rodrigues (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 1 Year Strengths great frame, strong and stiff. Weaknesses weak components. Similar Products Used avent jibster, specialized p Review the stp2 frame is the best bang for the buck, unbreakable (trust me) but the parts, not so much. the mz comp shox, sun rims, and shimano drivetrain belong on a "walmart worthy" bike. all and all, still worth what u pay... i guess.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Thu Jul 19 2007 Reviewed By: kevin rodrigues (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 1 Year Strengths great frame, strong and stiff. Weaknesses weak components. Similar Products Used avent jibster, specialized p Review the stp2 frame is the best bang for the buck, unbreakable (trust me) but the parts, not so much. the mz comp shox, sun rims, and shimano drivetrain belong on a "walmart worthy" bike. all and all, still worth what u pay... i guess. oh. n there is a differance in frames between the 2 and 3 stp's. the 2 has a stronger rear end and can hold a larger tire.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Tue Oct 23 2007 Reviewed By: josh lynton (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths very durable multi function bike Weaknesses needs a bit of couler but none i suppos Similar Products Used p1 specializd kona scrap Review fell in love with it me were made for each other
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Tue Oct 23 2007 Reviewed By: josh lynton (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For Tested Only Strengths very durable multi function bike Weaknesses needs a bit of couler but none i suppos Similar Products Used p1 specializd kona scrap Review fell in love with it me were made for each other
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0 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Wed Aug 10 2005 Reviewed By: Craig Davis (anon) Rider Level:
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths none Weaknesses I broke the frame in half Similar Products Used ATX3 Review crap not worth it
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Mon Oct 17 2005 Reviewed By: Boon Pronte (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths great price, strong frame Weaknesses stock parts are pretty whimpy (i have the stp3 model so thats why) Similar Products Used kona and various dirt jumpers, my other bike is a stinky delux Review I got this for a awesome price. I immediatly put on a marzocchi dual crown fork, ryno lite wheels w/ big tires and hydro brake in front (extra parts). Mine is the stp3 so the parts are low quality, especially the crank and bottom bracket, but I'll swap those out. So far it rides great. it really hops, even with the big fork. wheelies and manuals are easy. it jumps great and the frame is certainly top quality. it should be fun for hardtail downhillin'.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Mon Nov 07 2005 Reviewed By: Chuck (anon) Rider Level: Beginner
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths very light Weaknesses built in headset Similar Products Used none Review I love this bike i do trials and street and it's great for it. I was disapointed in the built in headset but performance wize it kicks some serious ass
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Thu Mar 29 2007 Reviewed By: mike (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For Tested Only Review the first jump i took it on the frame broke....it was only a 2 foot jump!! please dont waste your money on it.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Mon May 05 2008 Reviewed By: Jack (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths Frame, lightweight, easy to ride. Weaknesses no disk brakes(but you can buy disk breaks to put on if you want),front suspension fork not so good on 16 foot + jumps. Similar Products Used single speed STP Review As an experienced rider i think its a good bike for a intermeidiate rider but once you get to an advanced or pro level you want to be getting an STP ZERO because if your taking it over big jumps then the suspension fork can become overworked and it may break. This is precisly the reason why im getting an STP ZERO. I hope this helps. good luck with your riding.
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