Compare: 2013 Giant XTC 29er 2 vs XTC Composite 29er 3 vs XTC Composite 29er 1 vs XTC Advanced SL 29er 1 vs XTC Advanced SL 29er 0

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	XTC 29er 22013 Giant	XTC Composite 29er 32013 Giant	XTC Composite 29er 12013 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29er 12013 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29er 02013 Giant

MSRP	$1,475	$1,975	$2,775	$4,250	$7,750
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	3.8	5.4		7.3	7.5
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver TK	RockShox Recon Gold RL	Fox	RockShox SID	RockShox SID
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT, Deore	X7, X5	XT, SLX	X0, X9	XX, X0
Drivetrain	3 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	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)

33 mph

XTC 29er 2

30 mph

XTC Composite 29er 3

30 mph

XTC Composite 29er 1

31 mph

XTC Advanced SL 29er 1

31 mph

XTC Advanced SL 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

	XTC 29er 22013 Giant	XTC Composite 29er 32013 Giant	XTC Composite 29er 12013 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29er 12013 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29er 02013 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Grey / Bright Red	Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Grey / Bright Red	Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Grey / Bright Red	Advanced SL-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Grey / Bright Red	Advanced SL-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Grey / Bright Red
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver TK w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm	RockShox Recon Gold TK w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm	Fox Float F29 Evolution CTD w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm	RockShox SID RL w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm	RockShox SID XX 29 with Remote PushLoc and QR15 thru-axle, OverDrive 2 steerer suspension fork, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm
Shock	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, Press Fit	SRAM GXP, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	SRAM GXP, Press Fit	SRAM XX, GXP Press Fit
Stem	Giant Connect, OverDrive	Giant Connect, OverDrive	Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact w/ Titanium Hardware, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2
Handlebar	Giant Connect, Riser, 31.8	Giant Connect XC, Low Rise 31.8	Giant Connect, Low Rise, 31.8	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, Flat, 31.8	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, Flat, 31.8
Saddle	Giant Performance MTB	Giant Performance MTB	Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails	Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails	Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Braided Composite Rails
Seatpost	Giant Connect, 30.9	Giant Connect, 30.9	Giant Connect SL, 30.9	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2
Pedals	Alloy Platform	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM X7	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM XO	SRAM XX
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore	SRAM X5	Shimano SLX	SRAM X9	SRAM XO
Crank	Shimano M552, 24/32/42	SRAM S1000, 24/38	Shimano Deore XT, 26/38	SRAM S1400, 26/39	SRAM XX, 26/39
Shifters	Shimano Deore, 3x10 Speed	SRAM X5, 2x10 Speed	Shimano SLX, 2x10 Speed	SRAM X9, 2x10 Speed	SRAM XX, 2x10 Speed
Cassette	Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-Speed	SRAM PG 1030 11x36, 10-Speed	Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-Speed	SRAM PG 1070, 11x36 10-Speed	SRAM XG 1099 11x36, 10-Speed
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X10SL	KMC X10SL
Brakes	Shimano M446, 160mm	Avid Elixir 1, 160mm	Shimano SLX, 160mm	Avid Elixir 7, [F] 160mm [R] 140mm	SRAM XX World Cup, [F] 160mm [R] 140mm
Brake Levers	Shimano M445	Avid Elixir 1	Shimano SLX	Avid Elixir 7	SRAM XX World Cup

Wheels

Rims	Giant S-XC29er 2, Double Wall	Giant S-XC29er 2, Double Wall	Giant P-XC29er 2, Double Wall	Giant P-XCR 29er 1 WheelSystem	Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem
Spokes	Stainless Steel Black, 14g	Stainless Steel 14g	DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g	Giant P-XCR 29er 1 WheelSystem	Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem
Front Hub	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h	Giant P-XCR 29er 1 WheelSystem	Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem
Rear Hub	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h	[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h	Giant P-XCR 29er 1 WheelSystem	Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem
Tires	Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Performance Folding	Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Performance Folding	Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.1 Performance Folding	Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.1, Evolution Folding TL Ready	Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.1, Evolution Folding TL Ready

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