The 2018 Giant Explore-E Plus 1 2018 is an electric hybrid type bike designed for commuting, urban riding and light trail riding. It features a Giant SyncDrive Sport motor produced by Yamaha and a Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
The Giant Explore-E comes fully equipped for commuting and includes a rear rack for carrying panniers, mudguards and lights powered from the main battery. It comes with well specced components including Simano Deore gearing and hydraulic brakes.
Many reviews showed the bike to have superb range. Some reviewers reported a range well over 100 miles in eco mode and even 60 miles in sports mode. Obviously this depends on the terrain.
Giant Explore-E Plus 1 2018 EBike Specification
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colours: Matt Black / Matt Grey / Matt Neon Green
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour NEX E25 HLO 63mm travel, Tapered 1½ – 1⅛” steerer
Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail 690×31,8mm
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Connect
Saddle: Giant Contact Comfort upright
Pedals: Aluminum Platform
Shifters: Shimano Deore 2x10sp
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore Trekking
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore Shadow+, 10sp
Brakes: Shimano BR-MT500 180 Disc
Brake Levers: Shimano BL-MT500 i-spec II
Cassette: Shimano HG50-10 11-36T
Chain: KMC X.10e, e-bike optimized
Crankset: FSA forged crankset, 36/44T
Rims: Giant eX 2, Tubeless Ready, 700c aluminium, e-bike optimized
Tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam, 622×44
Extras: Giant EnergyPak 4A charger, Giant KS18 Kickstand
Motor: Giant SyncDrive Sport
Sensors: Giant PedalPlus 4-sensor technology
Display: Giant RideControl Charge, grip launch control with walk assist, mini USB charger
Battery: Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 11.3Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Lighting: Axa BlueLine 30Lux Steady E6 frontAxa BlueLine Steady E6 rear
Carrier: Racktime snap-it interface
