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2019 Giant

XTC Jr 24 +

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with modest components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$600
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetAltus, Acera
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
nimblestable
XTC Jr 24 +
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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)

21 mph

XTC Jr 24 +

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Giant Introduces XTC SLR Budget XC Bikes

Jul 2020

These are polarizing times. Seems like everybody’s either on one end of the spectrum or the other. I speak, of course, of hardtails. There are more and more aggressive, boundary-pushing rigs out there, and the ever-present XC hardtail holdouts. But the latter are usually aimed at the gram-counting racers that clearly are a bit too…

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VeloNews
Giant XTC SLR 29 is heavy on tech, light on wallet

Jul 2020 · VeloNews.com

The XTC SLR's aluminum frame is Giant's lightest and is fabricated using a proprietary hydroforming process to create a race-worthy and affordable bike.

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Cycling Tips
2020 Giant XTC Advanced SL 29 1 hardtail review: fast as - CyclingTips

Feb 2020 · Dave Rome

When it comes to riding bikes, there are few things I love more than finding the flow of a snaking singletrack trail, smashing the pedals out of turns and feeling my wheels leave terra firma, even if it’s only for a microsecond. The latest trend of gravel bikes certainly lets you experience this thrill, but […]

Highs
  • Impressively light and efficient, well-rounded racing geometry, durable and race-ready component specification.

Lows
  • Could use a straight (and dropper) seatpost, ride quality still on the stiff side, resin-only brake rotors, gear cable rattles in frame, contact points.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

ColorFlash Green / Black / Charcoal

Fork

alloy rigid fork, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2

Bottom Bracket

semi-cartridge

Stem

Forged Alloy Ahead, 8-Degree

Handlebar

Giant Sport alloy, low rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Grow Technology Jr. Sports

Seatpost

alloy single-bolt, 30.9x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

one-piece black PP, 9/16

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Crank

alloy forged, 32

Shifters

Shimano Acera

Cassette

Shimano HG201, 11x36

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro HD-M286 [F160][R160]short lever reach for kids

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

alloy, 35mm width

Spokes

stainless, 14G

Front Hub

DC20/DC2248 100/148 QR alloy disc hub

Rear Hub

DC20/DC2248 100/148 QR alloy disc hub

Tires

CST C1918, 24x2.8

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