Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,400
    $2,050
    $2,500
    $3,675
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    4.9
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    MarzocchiRockShox RebaFoxFox
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, AlivioX9, X7X7, SRAMX0, X9
    Drivetrain
    3 × 93 × 102 × 102 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

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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

    35 mph

    XtC 29er 1

    28 mph

    XtC Composite 29er 1

    28 mph

    XtC Composite 29er 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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorCharcoal / Red

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorCharcoal / Red

    Giant Composite Technology

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorCharcoal / Red

    Giant Composite Technology

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorCharcoal / Red

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    RockShox Reba 29 RL w/ 15mm Thru-Axle, OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Fox F29 RL w/ 15QR Thru-Axle and OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Fox F29 FIT RLC w/ 15QR Thru-Axle and OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Press Fit

    SRAM GXP Press Fit

    SRAM GXP Press Fit

    SRAM GXP Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Giant Connect

    Giant Connect

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

    Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

    Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

    Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Performance MTB

    Giant Performance MTB

    Giant Cross Trail, D2

    Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ K:ium Rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Contact, 30.9

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM X9

    SRAM X7

    SRAM XO

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    SRAM X7

    SRAM X7

    SRAM X9

    Crank

    Shimano M542, 22/32/44

    SRAM S1000, 22/33/44

    SRAM S1400, 26/39

    SRAM X9, 26/39

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 3x9 Speed

    SRAM X7, 3x10 Speed

    SRAM X7, 2x10 Speed

    SRAM X9, 2x10 Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG61, 12x36, 9-Speed

    SRAM PG 1030 11x36, 10-Speed

    SRAM PG 1050 12x36, 10-Speed

    SRAM PG 1070 12x36, 10-Speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG-53

    SRAM PC 1031

    SRAM PC 1031

    SRAM PC1071

    Brakes

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

    Avid Elixir 5, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    Avid Elixir 1, 160mm

    Avid Elixir R, 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixir 1

    Avid Elixir 5

    Avid Elixir 1, 160mm

    Avid Elixir R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-XC29 2

    Giant S-XC29 2

    Giant S-XC29 2

    Giant P-XC29 2

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel

    Stainless Steel

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    DT Swiss Competition 14/15g, w/ Alloy Nipples

    Front Hub

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

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

    [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Shimano M525, 32h

    [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker P-XC series, 32h

    Rear Hub

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

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

    [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Shimano M525, 32h

    [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker P-XC series, 32h

    Tires

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

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

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.10 EVO Folding TL Ready

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.10 EVO Folding TL Ready

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