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2016 Giant

XTC Advanced 29er 2

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,100
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Acera Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XTC Advanced 29er 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 Advanced 29er 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
Tested - Giant XTC Advanced +

Nov 2017 · MBA Action

Big Tires and Big Performance When Giant decided to design a plus-sized hardtail, they didn’t want another me-too bike in its line—one that was built from

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MTBR
New Giant XTC and Fathom hardtails

Jul 2016 · Saris Mercanti

Whether you prefer singlespeeds or gears, big wheels, big tires, or 27.5

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Composite / White

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold, 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, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore 22/36

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

TypeShimano Acera Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Giant S XC-2, Double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

Rear Hub

Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 29x2.1, Folding

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