giant

Founded in 1972 in Taichung, Taiwan, by King Liu and Tony Lo, Giant began as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for major brands like Schwinn before launching its own label in 1981. Today, it is the world’s largest bicycle designer and manufacturer, controlling its entire production process from raw materials to finished frames. Giant is credited with democratizing high-performance cycling, notably introducing the first affordable carbon fiber bike (the Cadex 980 C) and revolutionizing road racing with its Compact Road design, which featured a sloping top tube for a lighter, stiffer frame.

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