2013 Giant

XTC Composite 29er 1

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,775
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesHydraulic 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)

30 mph

XTC Composite 29er 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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

Giant Composite Technology

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorSatin Composite / Silver/green

Fork

Fox Float F29 Evolution CTD w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Connect, Low Rise, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Connect SL, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Crank

Shimano Deore XT, 26/38

Shifters

Shimano SLX, 2x10 Speed

Cassette

Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano SLX, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-XC29er 2, Double Wall

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.1 Performance Folding

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