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    XTC Advanced 29er 22016 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,100
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.7
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant XTC Advanced 29er 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 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)

    28 mph

    XTC Advanced 29er 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 29er 22016 Giant
    Frame

    Advanced-grade composite

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Matte Composite / White

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Gold, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect XC, Low rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Contact, forward

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano Deore 22/36

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Type: Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S XC-2, Double wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 29x2.1, Folding

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