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XTC Advanced SL 29er 0
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$7,750| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XX, X0 |
| Brakes | SRAM XX 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
Superior 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
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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 | Advanced SL-Grade Composite Color: Composite / Blue/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID XX 29 with Remote PushLoc and QR15 thru-axle, OverDrive 2 steerer suspension fork, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM XX, GXP Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, Flat, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Braided Composite Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM XO |
| Crank | SRAM XX, 26/39 |
| Shifters | SRAM XX, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1099 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10SL |
| Brakes | SRAM XX World Cup, [F] 160mm [R] 140mm Type: SRAM XX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM XX World Cup |
| Rims | Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.1, Evolution Folding TL Ready |
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Last updated July 8
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