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XTC Advanced SL 29 0
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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£6,399($8,609)| Weight | 19.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
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 SL-Grade Composite Color: Gloss Rainbow Black / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate, Debon Air, Carbon OverDrive, 100mm, 15x110 Maxle Stealth Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, composite |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, composite 750x31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SLR (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR, composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS DUB, 34t with MRP 1x Carbon |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle AXS, 10x50 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Rims | Giant XCR-0 29 Composite WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem |
| Tires | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless |
First added March 20
Last updated November 16
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