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MSRP | $2,100 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $4,100 | $4,600 | $8,900 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL | RockShox 30 Silver TK | Fox Performance Float 32 | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 | RockShox SID | Fox Factory Float 32 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| 29″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | XT, Deore | SLX, Deore | XT | XT | X01 | XTR Di2 |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 Electronic |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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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.
(climbing)
28 mph
XTC Advanced 29er 2
27 mph
XTC Advanced 27.5 3
27 mph
XTC Advanced 29er 1
27 mph
XTC Advanced 27.5 1
28 mph
XtC Advanced SL 27.5 1
25 mph
XtC Advanced SL 27.5 0
(descending)
Frame | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White | Advanced SL-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White | Advanced SL-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / White |
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Fork | RockShox Recon Gold, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox 30 Gold TK Solo Air, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Performance, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Performance Elite w/ Remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID RL w/ Pushloc lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Factory iRD Kashima w/ Remote electronic lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
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 | N/A Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | SRAM, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit, Ceramic Bearings |
Stem | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL | PRO Tharsis, Di2 optimized |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XC, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Connect XC, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact Trail, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact Trail, Low rise, 31.8mm | Contact SLR XC, Flat, Composite, 31.8mm | PRO Tharsis, Flat, Composite, Di2 optimized, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact SLR forward, composite rails |
Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9mm | Giant Connect, 27.2mm | Giant Contact SLR Composite, 30.9mm | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2mm | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2mm | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2mm |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | SRAM X01, Type 2 | Shimano XTR Di2, Electronic |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | N/A | N/A |
Crank | Shimano Deore 22/36 | Shimano Deore, 22/36 | Shimano XT, 24/34 | Shimano XT, 26/36 | SRAM X01, 34T | Shimano XTR, 34T |
Shifters | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Trigger, Rear only | Shimano XTR Di2, Electronic, Rear only |
Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed | Shimano XT 11x40, 11-speed | Shimano XT 11x40, 11-speed | SRAM XG-1180 10x42, 11-speed | Shimano XTR, 11x40, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X11L | KMC X11L | KMC X11L | Shimano XTR |
Brakes | Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm | Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc, 160mm | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc, 160mm | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 160mm [R] 140mm | Shimano XTR, Hydraulic disc, SM-RT86 160mm rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc | Shimano M396, Hydraulic disc | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc | Shimano XTR, Hydraulic disc |
Rims | Giant S XC-2, Double wall | Giant S XC-2, Double wall | Giant P XC-2, Double wall | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible | Giant XCR 0 Composite WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; Sapim Race 14/15g | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; Sapim Race 14/15g | Giant XCR 0 Composite WheelSystem; DT Swiss Aerolite Bladed Stainless |
Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 0 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle |
Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 0 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle |
Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 29x2.1, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1 | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 29x2.1, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.1, Tubeless ready, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.1, Tubeless ready, Folding | Schwalbe Thunder Burt, Evo, 27.5x2.1 |