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    XTC Advanced 29 22017 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,575
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.1
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant XTC Advanced 29 2 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    XTC Advanced 29 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)

    24 mph

    XTC Advanced 29 2

    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 Advanced 29 22017 Giant
    Frame

    Advanced-grade composite w/ horizontal dropouts

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Composite / Blue/orange

    Fork

    Fox 32 Float Step-Cast Performance, Grip damper, Kabolt, Boost, OverDrive, 100mm travel (not compatible with 27.5+ size tires)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact Trail, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Contact SL Forward, SST tubular rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact, Composite, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano SLX, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX 11x42, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano SLX

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XC-2

    Spokes

    Sapim Race, 14/15g

    Front Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25, Performance, Folding

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