Compare: 2022 Giant Fathom 29 2 vs Fathom 2 vs Fathom 29 1 vs Fathom 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Fathom 29 22022 Giant	Fathom 22022 Giant	Fathom 29 12022 Giant	Fathom 12022 Giant

MSRP	$1,500	$1,500	$1,850	$1,850
Where to Buy	$1,500 At Giant	$1,110 26% off At Giant	$1,600 14% off At Giant	$1,425 23% off At Giant
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
	4.2	4.2	4.6	4.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Giant Crest 34	Giant Crest 34	Giant Crest 34	Giant Crest 34
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Praxis	Deore, Praxis	NX Eagle, SX Eagle	NX Eagle, SX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Fathom 29 2

Fathom 2

Fathom 29 1

Fathom 1

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Gear Range

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

Fathom 29 2

22 mph

Fathom 2

24 mph

Fathom 29 1

22 mph

Fathom 1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Fathom 29 22022 Giant	Fathom 22022 Giant	Fathom 29 12022 Giant	Fathom 12022 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Blue Ashes; Terracotta	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Blue Ashes; Terracotta	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Blue Ashes; Terracotta	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Blue Ashes; Terracotta
Fork	Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Praxis, press fit	Praxis, press fit	SRAM DUB, press fit	SRAM DUB, press fit
Stem	Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm	Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm	Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm	Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm
Handlebar	Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm	Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm	Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm	Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm
Saddle	Giant Romero	Giant Romero	Giant Romero	Giant Romero
Seatpost	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grips	Giant Sole-O	Giant Sole-O	Giant Sole-O	Giant Sole-O

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M-5120	Shimano Deore M-5120	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM NX Eagle
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Praxis Cadet M24, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm	Praxis Cadet M24, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm	SRAM SX Eagle, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm	SRAM SX Eagle, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore M-4100, 1x10	Shimano Deore M-4100, 1x10	SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12	SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12
Cassette	Shimano Deore M4100, 11x46	Shimano Deore M4100, 11x46	SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50	SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X10	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Brakes	Tektro HDM 275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm	Tektro HDM 275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm	Shimano BR-MT420/410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm	Shimano BR-MT420/410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm
Brake Levers	Tektro HDM 275	Tektro HDM 275	Shimano BR-MT401	Shimano BR-MT401

Wheels

Rims	Giant AM 29, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width	Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width	Giant AM 29, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width	Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width
Spokes	stainless	stainless	stainless	stainless
Front Hub	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed
Rear Hub	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed	alloy, sealed
Tires	[F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, EXO/TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, 29x2.5 WT, foldable, EXO/T	Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6, folding, TR	[F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, EXO/TR[R] Maxxis Aggressor, 29x2.5 WT, foldable, EXO/T	Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6, folding, TR

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