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2008 Giant Suede E

Launched at $1,070

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New

$202

$98 to $280

Like new

$192

$93 to $266

Excellent

$182

$88 to $252

Good

$152

$74 to $210

Fair

$111

$54 to $154

For parts

$61

$29 to $84

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Giant
Model family
Suede
Model year
2008
Category
Cruiser
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
Regular, Large
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$1,070

Drivetrain

Speeds
7
Groupset
Shimano Altus
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
CroMo Unicrown, NON-SUSPENSION
Stem
Alloy Quill
Tires
City Comfort Anti-Puncture 26x1.75"
Brakes
Alloy Direct-Pull Cantilever
Saddle
SuperGel Comfort Plus
Wheels
rims Alloy 36H Double Wall; hubs Sanyo 9A/36V Electric Hub Motor Nutted 36H Rear Alloy 36H, Nutted; spokes Stainless Steel 14G
Cassette
Shimano 11-28T, 7-speed Cassette
Crankset
Alloy
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension 30.9mm w/QR Seat Lever
Shifters
SRAM MRX 7-Speed Twist
Handlebar
Steel 4" Riser
Weight kg
25.4
Rear derailleur
Shimano Altus Plus

Motor and battery

Motor
Sanyo 36 Volt Hub motor, 240 watt
Assist mph
17

Spec from Giant's US site (giant-bicycles.com/en-US), web.archive.org capture 2007-10; model year from page title "(2008)". Launch price: Average Retail Price $1070 on Giant's US page captured 2007-10 (inside the model year launch window; the price is shown as an image whose file name is the dollar figure). Colors: M: Silver Blue W:Silver/Sage Green. E-bike system: motor Sanyo 36 Volt Hub motor, 240 watt; battery 36 Volt NiMH, 12 pounds. Includes charger.; range 30 miles; max speed 17 mph; charge time 5 hours. Weight: Giant's spec row reads "56 pounds with battery" (25.4 kg, with battery).

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