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2017 Giant

XTC Advanced SX

A 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,575
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 32
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XTC Advanced SX
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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)

22 mph

XTC Advanced SX

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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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

ColorNeon Red

Fork

Fox 32 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, Kabolt, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive, 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, Press fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact Neutral

Seatpost

Tranz X YSP-11 Dropper Post w/ under bar remote, 27.2mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX, 30T

Shifters

SRAM NX

Cassette

SRAM NX 11x42, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano M447, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M605

Wheels
Rims

Giant XC-1

Spokes

Sapim Race, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] 15mm thru-axle, [R] 142x12mm

Rear Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] 15mm thru-axle, [R] 142x12mm

Tires

[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Folding [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Folding

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