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XTC Advanced 29 2
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Summary
The Giant XTC is a youth mountain bike that excels in cross-country (XC) racing with its lightweight, advanced aluminum frame and XC-focused geometry. It offers aggressive handling and precision on technical singletrack, making it a great choice for young riders looking to get into XC racing. The bike is praised for its affordability and race-ready components, though some reviews note the absence of a dropper post and a stiff ride quality.
Lightweight and strong advanced aluminum frame
XC-focused geometry for aggressive handling
Affordable pricing starting at $1,200
Room for up to 2.4-inch tires for versatility
Internal cable routing with dropper post accommodations
Lacks a dropper post in some specs
Ride quality can be stiff
Gear cable may rattle inside the frame
What about those of us who just want to catch the Tuesday night local circuit and simply aren’t into shreddy trail-oriented hardtails?
BIKE MagazineThe XTC loves, almost begs, to be ridden with aggression, and it’s in its element when you’re out of the saddle and trying to rip the handlebar in a different direction of the cranks.
Cycling TipsIf you’re thinking of dabbling in XC racing but aren’t convinced it’s your jam, The XTC SLR might just be right up your alley.
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Jul 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
2021 Giant XTC SLR 29 hardtail mountain bike goes long in the chainstay for improved stability, two models offered with wide range gearing.
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…
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.
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 […]
Impressively light and efficient, well-rounded racing geometry, durable and race-ready component specification.
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.
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
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Metallic Gold / Metallic Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Solo Air, remote lockout, 29" Boost 15X110 axle, 100mm, Fast Black stanchions, tapered steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10x51 |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Shimano MT500 Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
| Rims | Giant XCT 29” alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Shimano, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | Shimano, sealed bearing |
| Tires | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless |
First added October 8
Last updated November 16
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