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2014 Giant

XtC Advanced SL 29er 1

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

$4,350
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX0, X9
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XtC Advanced SL 29er 1
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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)

31 mph

XtC Advanced SL 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
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

Advanced SL-grade composite

ColorComposite / Lime

Fork

RockShox SID RL, w/15mm thru-axle, PushLoc lockout, OverDrive 2 steerer, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Contact SLR Composite, flat XC, 31.8mm

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Tundra 2, MG rails

Seatpost

Giant Contact SLR Composite, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X0

Front Derailleur

SRAM X9

Crank

SRAM S1400, 26/39

Shifters

SRAM X9, Trigger Shift

Cassette

SRAM PG1070 11x36, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10 SL

Brakes

Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, [F] 160mm, [R] 140mm

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 7

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-XCR1 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-XCR1 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-XCR1 WheelSystem, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

Rear Hub

Giant P-XCR1 WheelSystem, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo, 29x2.1

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