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    Category
    TrailMountain YouthCrosscountryTrailCrosscountryTrailTrailCrosscountryCrosscountryTrailCrosscountryTrailTrail
    4.7
    4.2
    4.8
    5.0
    5.0
    5.0
    6.4
    6.0
    6.3
    7.0
    7.4
    7.0
    8.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox 35 Gold RLRockShox Recon Silver RLMarzocchi Bomber Z2RockShox 35 Gold RLFox Rhythm Float 34Fox Rhythm Float 36Fox Rhythm Float 36Marzocchi Bomber Z2Fox Rhythm Float 34RockShox Pike SelectFox Performance Elite Float 34Fox Performance Elite Float 36Fox Factory Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPX2 Performance EliteFox Float DPX2 PerformanceFox Float DPX2 Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonAluminumCarbon
    27.5″26″29″29″29″29″27.5″29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisSX EagleDeore, PraxisSX EagleSLXSLX, ShimanoSLXSX EagleSLX, ShimanoNX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantXTGX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantXTR, XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 111 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull, Electronic
    Front Travel
    150mm120mm130mm150mm130mm150mm150mm130mm130mm150mm130mm150mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm120mm115mm135mm115mm135mm140mm115mm115mm135mm115mm135mm135mm
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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Trance
    Trance 29 3
    Trance X 29 3
    Trance 29 2
    Trance X 29 2
    Trance, Advanced
    Trance Advanced, Pro 29 3
    Trance Advanced Pro 29 2
    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2
    Trance Advanced, Pro 29 1
    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1
    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 0
    Other Trail 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)

    25 mph

    Trance

    23 mph

    Trance Jr 26

    26 mph

    Trance 29 3

    24 mph

    Trance X 29 3

    26 mph

    Trance 29 2

    26 mph

    Trance X 29 2

    25 mph

    Trance, Advanced

    24 mph

    Trance Advanced, Pro 29 3

    26 mph

    Trance Advanced Pro 29 2

    24 mph

    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2

    26 mph

    Trance Advanced, Pro 29 1

    26 mph

    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1

    26 mph

    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 0

    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 SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 120mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front triangle, 140mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorBlack

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorBlack

    Fork

    RockShox 35 Gold, 150mm, Boost 15x110 QR, tapered, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm 120mm, with remote lockout

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox 35 Gold RL, 150mm, Boost 15x110 Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Pike Select, 150mm, Boost 15x110 Maxle Stealth, 42mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, FIT4 damper, 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Factory Live Valve, 150mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe Select+

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant*

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe Select+, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPX2 Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPX2 Factory Live Valve, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Praxis, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    forged alloy Ahead, 50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Giant Connect, 690mm

    Giant Contact Trail, 35

    Giant Contact Trail, 35

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact Trail, 35

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact Trail, 35

    Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35

    Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35

    Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35

    Saddle

    Giant Romero

    Giant

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    alloy, single-bolt, 30.9x350

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Fox Transfer Factory dropper with Shimano remote, 30.9

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    platform

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX, Shadow+

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano Deore XTR, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t

    SRAM SX DUB, 32t

    Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t

    SRAM SX Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    Shimano MT510, 30t

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30t

    Shimano MT510, 30t

    Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t

    Shimano Deore XT, 30t

    Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t

    Shimano Deore XT, 30t with MRP AMG V2 Carbon guide

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano Deore XT

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano Deore XT

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10x52

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10x51

    Chain

    Shimano

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    SRAM SX Eagle

    KMC X-12

    SRAM NX Eagle

    KMC X-12

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano Deore XT

    Brakes

    Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano BL-M201, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano [F] MT420 [R] MT410 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston (F:203mm, R:180mm)

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT520

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston 180mm (front), MT401 hydraulic 2-piston 180mm (rear)

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT420/MT410, hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore XT hydraulic, 180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM G2 R hydraulic (F:200mm, R:180mm)

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore XT hydraulic 4-piston (F:203mm, R:180mm)

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT401

    Shimano

    Shimano MT401

    Shimano MT401

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano MT401

    Shimano MT401

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano Deore XT

    SRAM G2 R

    Shimano Deore XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Giant AM 26, sleeve-joint, 30mm inner width

    Giant XCT 29” alloy

    Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Giant AM 29, alloy

    Giant TRX-2 27.5 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Giant TR-1 29 alloy WheelSystem

    Giant TRX-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Giant TRX-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Giant TRX-1 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Giant TRX-1 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Spokes

    Sapim

    stainless, 14g

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Sapim

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Front Hub

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

    Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing

    Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Shimano, sealed bearing

    Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, Boost

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

    Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing

    Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Shimano, sealed bearing

    Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, Boost

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Tires

    [F] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.5, WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR

    [F]Maxxis Minion DHF 26x2.35, [R]Maxxis Ikon 26x2.35

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.5, WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

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