Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($1,647)($1,201)($1,352)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

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    $1

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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    3.7
    3.2
    3.7
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    53c53c53c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, FSAAlivio, AceraDeore
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 92 × 10
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant ToughRoad, SLR EX, Giant ToughRoad, SLR 2, and Giant ToughRoad, SLR 1 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    ToughRoad, SLR EX
    ToughRoad, SLR 2
    ToughRoad, SLR 1
    Other Gravel bikes
    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 EX

    35 mph

    ToughRoad, SLR 2

    35 mph

    ToughRoad, SLR 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

    Tire Clearance53c

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance53c

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance53c

    ColorBlack

    Fork

    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

    Bottom Bracket

    FS Mega EXA

    cartridge

    cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Contact, 8-degree S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm

    Giant Contact, 8-degree S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm

    Giant Contact, 8-degree S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect XC, 31.8mm S:64cm, M:68cm, L:68cm, XL:68cm

    Giant Connect XC, 31.8mm S:64cm, M:68cm, L:68cm, XL:68cm

    Giant Contact XC, 31.8mm S:64cm, M:68cm, L:68cm, XL:68cm

    Saddle

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm

    Pedals

    platform

    platform

    platform

    Grips

    Giant Connect Ergo

    Giant Connect Ergo

    Giant Connect Ergo

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Deore

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    FSA V-Drive, 32/44 with chainguard S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    ProWheel forged alloy, 28/44 with chainguard S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    ProWheel RPP 521P, 32/44 with chainguard S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 2x10

    Shimano Altus, 2x9

    Shimano Deore, 2x10

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-M4100, 11x42

    Shimano CS-HG201, 11x36

    Shimano CS-M4100, 11x42

    Chain

    KMC X10 with Missing Link

    KMC X9 with Missing Link

    KMC X10 with Missing Link

    Brakes

    Shimano BL-MT201 hydraulic, [F]160mm, [R]160mm rotors

    Shimano BL-MT200 hydraulic, [F]160mm, [R]160mm rotors

    Shimano BL-MT200 hydraulic, [F]160mm, [R]160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-MT201

    Shimano BL-MT200

    Shimano BL-MT200

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant double wall aluminum

    Giant double wall aluminum

    Giant double wall aluminum

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    stainless, 14g

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    [F] Shimano DH-T4050 [R] Shimano FH-RM35

    alloy, 28h

    alloy, 28h

    Rear Hub

    [F] Shimano DH-T4050 [R] Shimano FH-RM35

    alloy, 28h

    alloy, 28h

    Tires

    Giant Sycamore S, 700x50c, FlatGuard Deflect 2

    Giant Sycamore S, 700x50c, FlatGuard Deflect 2

    Giant Sycamore S, 700x50c, FlatGuard Deflect 2

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