Giant Faith Youth Mountain Bike
Giant Faith: Full-Suspension Trail Performance for Young Riders
The Giant Faith is a genuine full-suspension trail bike built for young mountain bikers who are ready to move beyond the basics.
With 135mm of rear Maestro suspension travel, a 140mm fork, and a frame-integrated dropper post, the Faith equips younger riders with the same tools found on adult trail bikes. It is built on a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame in a mullet wheel configuration — 27.5" front, 26" rear — which lowers the centre of gravity and sharpens the handling, making technical terrain more approachable for smaller riders.
The Faith is designed for trails, bike parks, and the kind of riding that demands proper suspension travel rather than a rigid or short-travel hardtail. Explore the full range of Giant Kids Bikes at Sprockets Cycles, Kilmarnock.
135mm rear travel, 140mm fork, dropper post, and mullet wheel setup for confident youth trail riding.
24" wheel full-suspension trail bike with Maestro suspension and dropper post for younger trail riders.
- Maestro Suspension: 135mm of rear travel using Giant's proven four-pivot system — active on descents, efficient on climbs.
- 140mm Fork: A capable front end that absorbs rock gardens, drops, and rough trails without overwhelming young riders.
- Integrated Dropper Post: Allows quick saddle-height adjustment so young riders can drop the saddle on descents and recover the height for climbs.
- ALUXX Aluminium Frame: In-house manufactured aluminium that keeps the Faith light enough for smaller riders to handle confidently.
Built for Riders Ready for Real Trails
Most youth mountain bikes stop short of genuine trail capability — they use rigid or minimal-travel forks and geometry that is simply a scaled-down adult cross-country frame. The Giant Faith takes a different approach, applying proper trail bike engineering to a youth-specific geometry.
The mullet wheel configuration (27.5" front, 26" rear) is a deliberate choice for younger riders: the larger front wheel rolls over obstacles more smoothly, while the smaller rear wheel lowers the bottom bracket and improves manoeuvrability through tight sections. Combined with 135mm of Maestro rear travel and a matching 140mm fork, the Faith handles bike park features, root-strewn descents, and technical singletrack with genuine composure.
At Sprockets Cycles, Kilmarnock, we can size the Faith correctly for your child and set the suspension for their weight and riding level. Visit us in store or call 01563 526800.
FAQs
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What age and size of rider is the Giant Faith designed for?
The Giant Faith is designed for riders aged approximately 9 to 14, though fit depends on body proportions rather than age alone. It suits riders from around 4'4" (135cm) in height upwards, with the 27.5"/26" mullet wheel setup keeping the standover height accessible. Sprockets Cycles recommends a proper sizing session in store to confirm the right fit before purchasing.
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What is the difference between the Giant Faith and a standard kids' hardtail?
A standard kids' hardtail typically uses a rigid or minimal-travel fork (60–80mm) and is best suited to smooth singletrack and cross-country terrain. The Giant Faith uses 135mm of rear Maestro suspension and a 140mm fork — the same travel category as adult trail bikes. This makes it significantly more capable on technical descents, drops, and bike park features. If your child is riding trails that demand real suspension, the Faith is the right choice over a hardtail.
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Is the Giant Faith suitable for bike parks?
Yes — the Giant Faith is designed with bike park riding in mind. The 135mm rear travel and 140mm fork provide a suitable platform for tabletops, small drops, and bermed corners at blue and red-grade features. The dropper post allows riders to get the saddle out of the way quickly for descents. As with any bike, the appropriate difficulty level depends on the individual rider's skill.
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Does the Giant Faith have a dropper post?
Yes — the Giant Faith includes a frame-integrated dropper seatpost as standard. This allows young riders to lower the saddle at the top of a descent and raise it again for climbs, using a handlebar-mounted remote lever. This is a feature typically reserved for adult trail bikes and significantly improves rider confidence on technical descents.