2021 Giant

XtC SL Jr 24

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$899($676)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 65mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetAcera, Tourney
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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23 mph

XtC SL Jr 24

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

ColorMetallic Black

Fork

SR Suntour XCR LO 24' Air, 65mm, progressive air system

Travel65mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

semi-cartridge

Stem

Giant Sport, alloy, 15-degree

Handlebar

Giant Sport, alloy, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Grow Technology

Seatpost

alloy, single-bolt, 30.9x350

TypeRigid

Pedals

platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-TY710

Crank

alloy forged, 22/36

Shifters

Shimano Altus SL-M315

Cassette

Shimano HG31, 11x34

Chain

KMC Z72NP

Brakes

Shimano MT-200, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano

Wheels
Rims

Giant Kids 24", alloy, double wall

Spokes

stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, QR, alloy, disc

Rear Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, QR, alloy, disc

Tires

IA-2549, 24x1.95

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