2022 · GiantXTC Advanced 29 1

2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29 1

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

MSRP$3,900
Reported Weight24.3 lbs  
SuspensionHardtail
Travel100mm front
FrameCarbon
ForkFox Performance Float 32
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

used for climbing

28 mph

XTC Advanced 29 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

used for descending and sprinting

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'8", size MD, Just right
  • 5'8", size MD, Just right
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XTC Advanced 29 1 rider review

Aug 2023 · Comparable Cat

Awesome little rocket! Fast acceleration and agile. Tracks very well. Stable over rocky terrain for a HT. Very smooth and quiet. Shimano shifter and d

Pros
  • Fast, light, agile, playful, smooth, Rocket

  • Tracks well

  • XT components (except Cassette is SLX)

  • Dropper post

  • Thumb remote lockout for fork.

  • Compared to other similar bikes, better components and price.

Cons
  • Handlebars components can swing back and hit headtube in a crash. Hacked some foam and 3M electric tape on head tune for padding.

  • Cranks too long, manufacturers need to go shorter. Switched from 175mm to 165mm is perfect.

  • Aluminum instead of Carbon handlebar

  • Hubs are kinda unknown...can I upgrade the 3-Pawl to 54T Ratchet?

  • 70mm stem too long, switched to Enve 50mm carbon stem.

  • Dropped post switch, needs to be in better location, have to stretch my hand/thumbs. A switch similar to fork lockout but above the handlebar would be better.

  • Came with SLX Cassette instead of XT

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x148mm thru-axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance2.25"

ColorColor A

Fork

Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 KaBolt

Spring TypeAir

Rear Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL XC 35 S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm

Handlebar

Giant Contact XC Flat, 760x35mm

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-Alloy rails

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm XL: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M8100

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore XT M8120, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

Chain

KMC X-12

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Tires

Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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