The SLR 1 65 Disc WheelSystems are lightweight aero carbon wheels that deliver premium aero gains to all riders. Featuring a 65mm deep rim profile with a contemporary 22.4mm inner width SLR 1 65 WheelSystems not only provide aerodynamic benefits but also better support for today’s higher volume tires. With hookless rim design and optimized carbon layup to ensure robust structure with minimal weight as well as low friction hubs and Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology to maintain maximum power efficiency the SLR 1 65 Disc offer riders maximum aero efficiency with no weight penalty. Features Hookless rim design enhances overall durability and offers a wider inner rim width without adding weight Optimized carbon layup features high tensile strength carbon fiber placed at the most crucial points to provide stiff compliant and lightweight wheels Low friction hub with precision machined internals eliminates excessive bearing load reducing bearing friction lowering rolling resistance and minimizing power loss Dynamic Balanced Lacing (DBL) ensures spokes are set for optimal tension when pedaling resulting in enhanced durability and transmission efficiency The enlarged DBL hub flange increases spoke bracing angles boosting overall torsional/transmission and lateral stiffness for better power transfer 65mm deep aero rim profile with a 22.4 inner width offers better support for today’s higher volume road tires and minimizes aerodynamic loss Specifications Rim Material: Carbon Rim Type: Hookless Clincher Tubeless: Giant Tubeless System(rim tape and valve kit included) Rim Height: 65mm Rim Outer Width: 26mm Rim Inner Width: 22.4mm ETRTO: 622-22 Front Hub: Giant Low Friction Hub Centerlock Rear Hub: Giant Low Friction Hub Ratchet Driver 30T Centerlock Hub Compatibility: Shimano HG SRAM XDR Bearing: Sealed Cartridge Front Axle: 100x12 Thru Axle Rear Axle: 142x12 Thru Axle Spokes (Front): SAPIM CX-Ray Lacing (Front): 24H DBL Disc Spokes (Rear): SAPIM CX-Ray Lacing (Rear): 24H DBL Disc Nipple Type: Alloy Weight (Pair): 1639g Giant reserves the right to alter our product information at any time without notice; including with respect to gear features specifications models colors weights and materials. All stated weights are based on Giant pre-production products at the time of publication. Final production weights can vary.
To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament Synchwire mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.
To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament Synchwire mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.
To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament Synchwire mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.
To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament Synchwire mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.
To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament Synchwire mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.
◌Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes (2020)Looking for a cycling shoe that blends cutting edge technology, lightweight stiffness and a tradition? Then look no further than the very latest Giro Empire SLX road shoes. While striving to deliver a lightweight and highly ventilated shoe Giro didn't want to sacrifice foot support, an area other lightweight shoes can suffer. The Empire SLX Road Shoes achieves this fine balance through the use of an innovative Synchwire upper construction.One-piece Synchwire Seamless UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Paired with the lace-up design gives a shoe with tradition and technology in perfect harmony.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortDesigned for racing and training, the Empire SLX Road Shoes deliver the ideal balance of lightweight support, incredible ventilation and the stiffness needed for podium-topping performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilityLace up closure with lace holderEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet185 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes (2020)Looking for a cycling shoe that blends cutting edge technology, lightweight stiffness and a tradition? Then look no further than the very latest Giro Empire SLX road shoes. While striving to deliver a lightweight and highly ventilated shoe Giro didn't want to sacrifice foot support, an area other lightweight shoes can suffer. The Empire SLX Road Shoes achieves this fine balance through the use of an innovative Synchwire upper construction.One-piece Synchwire Seamless UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Paired with the lace-up design gives a shoe with tradition and technology in perfect harmony.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortDesigned for racing and training, the Empire SLX Road Shoes deliver the ideal balance of lightweight support, incredible ventilation and the stiffness needed for podium-topping performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilityLace up closure with lace holderEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet185 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes (2020)Looking for a cycling shoe that blends cutting edge technology, lightweight stiffness and a tradition? Then look no further than the very latest Giro Empire SLX road shoes. While striving to deliver a lightweight and highly ventilated shoe Giro didn't want to sacrifice foot support, an area other lightweight shoes can suffer. The Empire SLX Road Shoes achieves this fine balance through the use of an innovative Synchwire upper construction.One-piece Synchwire Seamless UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Paired with the lace-up design gives a shoe with tradition and technology in perfect harmony.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortDesigned for racing and training, the Empire SLX Road Shoes deliver the ideal balance of lightweight support, incredible ventilation and the stiffness needed for podium-topping performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilityLace up closure with lace holderEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet185 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes (2020)Looking for a cycling shoe that blends cutting edge technology, lightweight stiffness and a tradition? Then look no further than the very latest Giro Empire SLX road shoes. While striving to deliver a lightweight and highly ventilated shoe Giro didn't want to sacrifice foot support, an area other lightweight shoes can suffer. The Empire SLX Road Shoes achieves this fine balance through the use of an innovative Synchwire upper construction.One-piece Synchwire Seamless UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Paired with the lace-up design gives a shoe with tradition and technology in perfect harmony.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortDesigned for racing and training, the Empire SLX Road Shoes deliver the ideal balance of lightweight support, incredible ventilation and the stiffness needed for podium-topping performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilityLace up closure with lace holderEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet185 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes (2020)Looking for a cycling shoe that blends cutting edge technology, lightweight stiffness and a tradition? Then look no further than the very latest Giro Empire SLX road shoes. While striving to deliver a lightweight and highly ventilated shoe Giro didn't want to sacrifice foot support, an area other lightweight shoes can suffer. The Empire SLX Road Shoes achieves this fine balance through the use of an innovative Synchwire upper construction.One-piece Synchwire Seamless UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Paired with the lace-up design gives a shoe with tradition and technology in perfect harmony.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortDesigned for racing and training, the Empire SLX Road Shoes deliver the ideal balance of lightweight support, incredible ventilation and the stiffness needed for podium-topping performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilityLace up closure with lace holderEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet185 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Giro Imperial Road ShoesProfessional performance meets all-day comfort and unrivalled ventilation, placing the Giro Imperial Road Shoes on the top step of the podium when racing and training. Lightweight shoes are all very well but they can often lack the support needed for a stable pedalling platform, leading to loss of efficiency. Giro has tackled this by combining their highly innovative One-piece Synchwire upper with the impressively stiff Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon sole unit, providing a supportive shoe with optimal power transfer and remarkably low weight.Synchwire UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Precision BOA IP1 AdjustmentA secure and comfortable fit is achieved via the double BOA IP1 dials. On the fly adjustment is incredibly quick and easy, a twist of the dial offering up 1mm of micro-adjustment per click. With the Boa chord running in reinforced webbing runners you'll enjoy a smooth closure and a snug fit that eliminates hot spots and pinch points.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortThe result of this blend of light and airy upper, Boa fit system and stiff but durable carbon sole is a race-ready shoe which provides the perfect pedalling platform for smooth power transfer and maximum pedalling efficiency. From one hour criterium to your very own Grand Tour ride the Imperial is the ultimate choice for best in class comfort and performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilitySoft lace guides to eliminate common hot spots and discomfortsTwin Boa IP1 dials featuring 1 mm +/- adjustment and macro releaseEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet215 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.