The Giro 500 needs no introduction and has recieved a new paint job and frame for 2010 aswell as a few more upgrades. Shimano 18 speed Tiagra gears make for a smooth gear change and pedalling, Alex AT450 rims and Schwalbe Blizzard sport tyres keep you stuck to the road, FSA stem and short drop handlebars make the ride comfortable and agile together with the Carbon fork which help to soften those bumpy roads.
The Dawes Giro 500 2011 Features are:Frame: 6061 alloy Dynamism tubeset with road geometry
Fork: Carbon blades
Headset: Ahead 1.1/8
Bars: FSA Vero compact alloy road bar
Stem: FSA Alloy A-head
Speed: 18
Front Mech: Shimano FD-3400
Rear Mech: Shimano RD-4500
Shifters Shimano ST-4501
Chainset: Shimano FC-3450 50-34T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 12-25T
Chain: Shimano HG53 super narrow
Front Brake: Tektro dual pivot alloy caliper
Rear Brake: Tektro dual pivot alloy caliper
Rims: Alex AT450 double wall alloy
Front Hub: Shimano HB-2200 32 hole
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-2200 32 hole
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Blizzard Sport 700x23c Front Schwalbe Blizzard Sport 700x23c Rear
Seatpost: Alloy 27.2mm x 300mm
What is a Road Bike?Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our
Road Bikes Buying Guide.