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    XtC 29er 22012 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,400
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Marzocchi
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Avid Mechanical Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant XtC 29er 2 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    XtC 29er 2
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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)

    32 mph

    XtC 29er 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    XtC 29er 22012 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Charcoal / Red

    Fork

    Marzocchi 44TST2 w/ 15mm Thru-Axle, OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Performance MTB

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    Shimano M542, 22/32/44

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 3x9 Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG61, 12x36, 9-Speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG-53

    Brakes

    Avid Elixir 1, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    Type: Avid Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixir 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-XC29 2

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 EVO Folding TL Ready

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