Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2008 Giant Arete W
Value Guide market data · 2008 Giant Arete W
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
69%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2008 Giant Arete W
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Overview
About this bike
2008 Giant Arete W value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi MZ Race, 100mm travel
- Fork Material
- Steel/aluminum/magnesium, single crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Aluxx SL aluminum
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2008 Giant Arete W
- Bottom Bracket
- TruVativ Powerspline
- Cassette
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano HG-73
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- TruVativ FiveD 3.1, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- SRAM X.5
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hayes Stroker Ryde brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride XC riser
- Stem
- Race Face Ride XC 31.8
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch integrated
- Saddle
- WTB Deva Comp
- Seatpost
- Race Face Ride XC, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Formula disc
- Rims
- WTB Dual Duty XC
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.1inch Kenda Small Block Eight, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Kenda Small Block Eight
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-M505
Accessories
- Colors
- Bronze/Brushed
- Extensions
- Not included
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.