The giant stp is one of the most popular bikes in the freeride market.   There are a bunch of reasons why the stp is a popular bike, but probably the two biggest reasons are its affordable cost and verstility.  The STP stands for street, trail, park meaning that its good for pretty much any type of riding that people ride hardtails on.  They gave it an all around geometry with a ton of stand over height so riders could have the control they need to rock out all around the city, whether it be on the dirt jumps, in the urban jungle or in the skatepark.  The STP excels at riding all around.  There were three different component levels available of the stp, with each level (1,2 and 3) up indicating an increase in component quality. The frame is the same on each level.  If I were to recommend a course of action, I would recommend to get the stp 1 or 2 and upgrade as parts break.  That way you have an affordable but great bike to get started on and as you get better and need better parts, you will be upgrading them in order.  All in all, I think its safe to highly recommend the giant stp

Giant 2010 STP 1 LARGE
 Giant 2010 STP 1 LARGE
$975.00
Time Left: 22h 32m
2010 Giant STP Frame, Size S
 2010 Giant STP Frame, Size S
$349.00
Time Left: 6d 17h 4m
derailleur hanger GIANT iguana reign trance boulder STP
 derailleur hanger GIANT iguana reign trance boulder STP
$14.12
Time Left: 20d 4m
MEN'S GIANT STP 1 OFFROAD PERFORMANCE FREERIDE BIKE
 MEN'S GIANT STP 1 OFFROAD PERFORMANCE FREERIDE BIKE
$739.99
Time Left: 25d 20h 52m
2008 Giant STP Mountain Bike Dirt Jump Trek Specialized
 2008 Giant STP Mountain Bike Dirt Jump Trek Specialized
$2,400.00
Time Left: 29d 12h 40m
Giant STP is Giants Street, Trails and Park bike.  These bikes are not for downhill and freeriding but rather for technical urban riding, dirt jumping and skatepark riding.  They are hardtails with around 80 to 120 mm of travel in the front.   These bikes sell like hotcakes and you will easily be able to find tons of them on sale online.  You can read more reviews at http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/freeride-hardtail/giant/stp-1/PRD_364779_1544crx.aspx

Frame Technology
Giant rider Jeff Lenosky, aka the Godfather of Urban Freeride, chooses STP for the gravity-defying tricks that earned him the rep. With butted ALUXX SL alloy tubing, tight geometry, a low saddle height and taller front end, it’s just what Jeff needs to stick every landing.
Features
 
— Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3, 100mm suspension fork
— Giant CroMo crankset
— Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes
— WTB Dual Duty FR rim/Giant Tracker (f)/Formula (r) hub, wheelset

Average Retail Price    Average national retail price. Prices may vary by region due to transit and other handling costs. Check exact prices with your local dealer.

Technologies


This spec chart represents the MOST CURRENT information available, superseding any printed or PDF formatted information. Specifications and price are subject to change without notice.

size Regular, Large
color White/Black
frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
fork Marzocchi DJ3 w/ 20mm Thru Axle, 100mm travel
handlebar Giant Connect, riser 31.8
stem Giant FR
seatpost Giant Pivotal, 30.9
saddle Giant Pivotal
pedals Giant Nylon BMX
shifters N/A
front derailleur N/A
rear derailleur STP Chain Tension Device
brakes Hayes MX4 160mm
brake levers Tektro Alloy
cassette 16T
chain KMC Z510HX
cranks Giant CroMo, 30T
bb Sealed Cartridge
rims WTB Dual Duty FR
hubs [F] Giant Tracker w/ 20mm Axle, [R] Formula, 32h
spokes Stainless Steel
tires Kenda Kiniption, 26x2.3


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