2020 Giant

XTC Advanced +

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

$2,300
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Judy Silver TK
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XTC Advanced +
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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)

24 mph

XTC Advanced +

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Giant go long with updated alloy XC hardtail mountain bike - 2021 Giant XTC SLR 29

Jul 2020

2021 Giant XTC SLR 29 hardtail mountain bike goes long in the chainstay for improved stability, two models offered with wide range gearing.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite with horizontal dropouts

ColorGloss Biking Red / Matte Black

Fork

RockShox Judy Silver TK 29", Solo Air, 130mm, Boost 15X110, Maxle Stealth, tapered

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8

Saddle

Giant Contact (neutral)

Seatpost

JD YSP11 dropper post with remote

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 32t

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT400

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT401

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM+ 27.5” tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 35mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing

Rear Hub

Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing

Tires

Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5x2.8, EXO, TR, tubeless

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