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2018 Giant

XTC Advanced 29 1

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

$4,080
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
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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)

29 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 with horizontal dropouts

ColorMatte Neon Red / Carbon Smoke/charcoal

Fork

RockShox SID RL Remote, Charger Damper, OneLoc, Boost, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 100mm travel (not compatible with 27.5+ size tires)

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL XC, Flat

Saddle

Giant Contact SL Forward

Seatpost

Giant Contact, composite, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6k Eagle, 34T

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle 10x50, 12-Speed

Chain

SRAM GX 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

TypeSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level TL

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 1 29 composite WheelSystem; 27mm wide, tubeless

Spokes

Giant XCR 1 29 Composite WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, Sapim butted stainless steel

Front Hub

Giant XCR 1 29 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost

Rear Hub

Giant XCR 1 29 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost

Tires

Maxxis IKON 29x2.2, Tubeless, 3C, EXO, Folding, 120 TPI

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