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THE ALUXX ADVANTAGE 1 STIFF AND LIGHT
Features: Formed from raw materials in Giant’s own forging facility, ALUXX SL proprietary alloy is 30 percent stiffer than traditional 6061 series aluminium. The increased stiffness allows engineers to use less material throughout the tubes, which results in lighter frames that never sacrifice strength or durability. Benefit: Riders can experience lighter and stiffer frames without sacrificing strength.
2 PERFECTLY TUNED RIDE
Features: Raw ALUXX SL tubesets are further refined through a complex series of processes that increase strength (extrusion), reduce weight (butting) and optimise frame shapes (forming). Two key Giant technologies - FluidForming and press-forming - work together to eliminate gussets, improve stiffness and minimise weight. Benefit: With advanced tubeset manipulation, Giant can improve the overall riding characteristics of the bike, adding stability where it is needed and removing material where it is not.
3 GUSSET-FREE DESIGN
Features: Many manufacturers use old-fashioned gussets, additional pieces of material welded to the outside of tube junctions, for additional support. Giant pioneered and perfected the use of radically shaped tubesets with all the strength and stability of gusseted tubes - but no added material or welds. Benefit: Stronger, lighter frames with smoother lines and fewer junctions are made possible by Giant’s advanced alloy manipulation capabilities.