The 2009 Giant Arete is a mountain bike with an aluminum ALUXX SL frame. The frame has a Metallic Eggplant finish. It was released in 2009 and costs $1,200 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The Arete 2009 has fork suspension with 100mm travel.
Components
The Arete 2009 comes with SRAM Mix components, including a Race Face Ride XC 31.8 stem and SRAM X.5 Trigger shifters.
Drivetrain
The Arete 2009 has 9 speeds and has a SRAM X.7 derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Kenda Small Block Eight tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic XM 117 rims.