Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,050
    ($1,089)
    $1,100
    $1,270
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    25.5 lbs25.5 lbs
    3.2
    3.7
    2.5
    3.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, AceraDeore, FSAClaris, FSASora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 102 × 112 × 9
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    ToughRoad SLR 2
    ToughRoad SLR 1
    ToughRoad SLR GX 2
    ToughRoad SLR GX 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)

    35 mph

    ToughRoad SLR 2

    35 mph

    ToughRoad SLR 1

    38 mph

    ToughRoad SLR GX 2

    38 mph

    ToughRoad SLR GX 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
    Frame

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorMetallic Black

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorMetallic Black

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorMetallic Black

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorMetallic Black

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc

    Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc

    Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc

    Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    threaded

    FSA MegaExo

    cartridge

    FSA MegaExo

    Stem

    Giant Contact, 8-degree

    Giant Contact, 8-degree

    Giant Sport, 6-degree

    Giant Contact, 8-degree

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect XC, 31.8

    Giant Contact XC, 31.8

    Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control, 31.8

    Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8 5° back sweep, flare drop

    Saddle

    Giant Contact Comfort (neutral)

    Giant Contact Comfort (neutral)

    Giant Contact (neutral)

    Giant Contact (neutral)

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Giant D-Fuse, composite

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Pedals

    platform

    platform

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    forged alloy, 28/44 with chainguard

    FSA V-Drive, 32/44 with chainguard

    FSA Vero Adventure, 32/48

    FSA Omega Adventure, 32/48

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Cassette

    Shimano HG201, 11x36

    Shimano HG500, 11x42

    Shimano CS-HG41, 11x34

    Shimano CH-HG201, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC X9 with Missing Link

    KMC X10 with Missing Link

    KMC Z7

    KMC X9 with Missing Link

    Brakes

    Shimano BL-MT201, hydraulic disc

    Shimano BL-MT400, hydraulic disc

    Tektro MD-C400, mechanical disc

    Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT201, hydraulic disc

    Shimano BR-MT400, hydraulic disc

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant GX Disc

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    Giant GX Disc

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    stainless, 14g

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    Front Hub

    alloy, 28h, loose ball bearing

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    alloy, 28h, loose ball bearing

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    Rear Hub

    alloy, 28h, loose ball bearing

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    alloy, 28h, loose ball bearing

    Giant S-X2 wheelset

    Tires

    Giant Sycamore S, 700x50, FlatGuard Deflect 2

    Giant Sycamore S, 700x50, FlatGuard Deflect 2

    Giant Crosscut, 700x42, anti-puncture

    Giant Crosscut, 700x42, anti-puncture

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