2013 Giant

XTC 29er 2

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,475
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

XTC 29er 2

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Video: Giant XtC Composite 29er 1 review

Apr 2012 · Mike Davis

The XtC Composite 29er 1 is so smooth and carries so much speed it almost feels like cheating

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant XTC Composite 0

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

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MTBR
Bike Test: Giant XTC 0

Feb 2012

- Mtbr.com

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VeloNews
Video Tech: Giant XTC 0 Composite 29er

Apr 2011 · Emily Schaldach

Giant's media man Andrew Juskaitis goes over the company's new XTc 0 Composite 29er

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Bikerumor
2010 Giant XTC-1 29er - Ride Review and Weights

Sep 2009

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 …

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorSatin Grey / Bright Red

Fork

RockShox Recon Silver TK w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect, OverDrive

Handlebar

Giant Connect, Riser, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy Platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano M552, 24/32/42

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 3x10 Speed

Cassette

Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M446, 160mm

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M445

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC29er 2, Double Wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel Black, 14g

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Performance Folding

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