Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2014 Giant Method 01
Value Guide market data · 2014 Giant Method 01
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Overview
About this bike
2014 Giant Method 01 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Tapered steel w/chromoly steerer
- Frame
- Tapered Chromoly main frame, CNC head tube, removable rotor tabs
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2014 Giant Method 01
- Crankset
- 3-piece tubular-chromoly, 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- MID BB
- Chainrings
- 25T
- Freewheel
- 9T cassette
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Aluminum
- Brakes
- Tektro U-brake, rear
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum
- Saddle
- Giant 2-piece plastic
- Stem
- Giant Top Load aluminum
- Handlebars
- Chromoly
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Aluminum, 3/8-inch axle; Rear: Aluminum cassette, 14mm axle
- Tires
- Giant Sole-O, 20 x 2.1
- Spokes
- stainless-steel
Pedals
- Pedals
- Plastic platform
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- Alienation PBR
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.