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2017 Giant

XTC Advanced 29 1

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

$3,900
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 32
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XTC Advanced 29 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)

25 mph

XTC Advanced 29 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
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 w/ horizontal dropouts

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Red/white

Fork

Fox 32 Float Step-Cast Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, remote lockout, Kabolt, Boost, OverDrive, 100mm travel (not compatible with 27.5+ size tires)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Contact XC Flat, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact SL Forward, SST tubular rails

Seatpost

Giant Contact, Composite, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore XT, 32T

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT

Cassette

Shimano Deore XT 11x46, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 EL

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 21mm wide, Tubeless compatible

Spokes

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; Sapim Laser

Front Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25, EVO, TL Easy

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