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2014 Giant

XtC 27.5 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,700
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XtC 27.5 2
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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)

28 mph

XtC 27.5 2

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
Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant XtC 27.5 2

Mar 2015 · MBA Action

Affordable hardtail machine

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Singletrack World
Giant XtC Advanced 29er 2

Feb 2015 · Barney Marsh

The Giant XtC - Making plans for Nigel? Or the Mayor of Simpleton?

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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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MTBR
Bike Test: Giant XTC 0

Feb 2012 · Mountainbiketales

- Mtbr.com

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VeloNews
Leadville Pro Bike – Carl Decker's Giant XtC Composite 29er

Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach

The Bend, Oregon-resident won the Downieville All-Mountain World Championship last year on Giant's Anthem X 29er full-suspension bike, and is roundly considered one of the best descenders on the North American cross-country circuit.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorRed / Black

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold, w/15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect XC, low rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact, Forward

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore, 24/38

Shifters

Shimano Deore, Rapid Fire

Cassette

Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M446, hydraulic disc, 160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M445

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC2, double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

[F] Giant Performance Tracker Off Road, sealed, 15mm axle [R] Giant Sport Tracker, 135x5mm system integrated QR

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Performance Tracker Off Road, sealed, 15mm axle [R] Giant Sport Tracker, 135x5mm system integrated QR

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 27.5x2.1, folding

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