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XtC Composite 29er 0
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$3,675| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant XTC is a lightweight, agile mountain bike designed for youth, offering a fast and smooth ride with impressive shock absorption. It excels in climbing and acceleration, thanks to its carbon fiber frame and 29-inch wheels, though it may lack confidence on descents. The bike is praised for its comfort and handling, making it a joy to ride on trails.
Lightweight and agile design
Excellent shock absorption and comfort
Strong climbing performance
29-inch wheels for better trail navigation
Affordable for a carbon-fiber bike
Less confident on descents
Firm saddle and stretched reach may not suit all
Short-travel fork limits downhill performance
If you want a fast, smooth, mile-eater, look no further.
BikeRadarThe rigid and lightweight feeling hard tail wastes absolutely no energy in the process of turning revolutions into forward motion.
MTBRAdd it all up, and Decker should be among the front group that hits the base of the Columbine Mine ascent together.
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Apr 2012 · Mike Davis
The XtC Composite 29er 1 is so smooth and carries so much speed it almost feels like cheating
Feb 2012 · MBA Action
The Giant XTC Composite 0 A racing thoroughbred that loves to shred trails Giant, despite its namesake, entered the 29er game a bit late. They unveiled
Apr 2011 · Emily Schaldach
Giant's media man Andrew Juskaitis goes over the company's new XTc 0 Composite 29er
Sep 2009 · Tyler Benedict
Giant’s demo trailer rolled through town a bit ago, and we rode the tar out of the bikes, including the new XTC 29er hardtail mountain bike.  Three of us put about 25 miles (total) on this bike, riding a S, L and XL. So…how’s it ride? Hit ‘more’ to see lots of photos and our …
| Frame | Giant Composite Technology Color: Composite / Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F29 FIT RLC w/ 15QR Thru-Axle and OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ K:ium Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X9 |
| Crank | SRAM X9, 26/39 |
| Shifters | SRAM X9, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1070 12x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC1071 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir R, 160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir R |
| Rims | Giant P-XC29 2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 14/15g, w/ Alloy Nipples |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker P-XC series, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker P-XC series, 32h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.10 EVO Folding TL Ready |
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Last updated July 8
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