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2018 Giant

XTC Advanced 27.5+ 2

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

$2,860
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Judy Gold RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XTC Advanced 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)

22 mph

XTC Advanced 27.5+ 2

26 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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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 with horizontal dropouts

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorSatin Neon Yellow / Black

Fork

RockShox Judy Gold RL, Boost, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail

Saddle

Giant Contact Neutral

Seatpost

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano SLX, 30T

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed

Chain

KMC X11-1

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT500, I-Spec II

Wheels
Rims

Giant GE35, Tubeless

Spokes

Sapim Race, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost

Rear Hub

Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost

Tires

Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5x2.8, Tubeless, 60 TPI, EXO

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