Compare: 2020 Giant XTC Advanced + vs XTC Advanced 29 2 vs XTC Advanced 29 1 vs XTC Advanced SL 29 1 vs XTC Advanced SL 29 0

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	XTC Advanced +2020 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 22020 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 12020 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29 12020 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29 02020 Giant

MSRP	$2,300	$2,500	($3,531)	$5,000	($8,103)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight			22.3 lbs		19.7 lbs
	5.5	5.1	6.7	6.7	9.1
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Recon Silver RL	Fox Performance Float 32	RockShox SID Select+	RockShox SID Ultimate
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	SLX	XT	XT	XX1 Eagle AXS, MRP
Drivetrain	1 × 11		1 × 12		1 × 12 Electronic
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	130mm	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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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

XTC Advanced +

XTC Advanced 29 2

XTC Advanced 29 1

XTC Advanced SL 29 1

XTC Advanced SL 29 0

Other Crosscountry bikes

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 +

28 mph

XTC Advanced 29 2

28 mph

XTC Advanced 29 1

28 mph

XTC Advanced SL 29 1

29 mph

XTC Advanced SL 29 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 Advanced +2020 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 22020 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 12020 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29 12020 Giant	XTC Advanced SL 29 02020 Giant

Frame	Advanced-Grade Composite with horizontal dropouts Color: Gloss Biking Red / Matte Black	Advanced-Grade Composite Color: Gloss Biking Red / Matte Black	Advanced-Grade Composite Color: Gloss Biking Red / Matte Black	Advanced SL-Grade Composite Color: Gloss Biking Red / Matte Black	Advanced SL-Grade Composite Color: Gloss Biking Red / Matte Black
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK 29", Solo Air, 130mm, Boost 15X110, Maxle Stealth, tapered Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon RL Solo Air, remote lockout, 29" Boost 15X110 axle, 100mm, Fast Black stanchions, tapered steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 32 Float SC Performance 29", 100mm, GRIP damper, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 QR, tapered Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Select+ DebonAir, 100mm, OverDrive, 15x110 Maxle Stealth Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Ultimate, Debon Air, Carbon OverDrive, 100mm, 15x110 Maxle Stealth 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
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	SRAM DUB, press fit
Stem	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact SLR, composite
Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, composite 750x31.8
Saddle	Giant Contact (neutral)	Giant Contact (forward)	Giant Contact SL, Forward, Composite Base, SST Rails, UniClip Accessory Mount	Giant Contact SL (forward)	Giant Contact SLR (forward)
Seatpost	JD YSP11 dropper post with remote	Giant Connect, 30.9x400mm	Giant Contact, composite, 30.9	Giant Contact, composite, 30.9	Giant Contact SLR, composite, 30.9
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 32t	Shimano SLX, 32t	Shimano Deore XT, 32t	Shimano Deore XT, 32t	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS DUB, 34t with MRP 1x Carbon
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Cassette	SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano SLX, 10x51, 12-Speed	Shimano Deore XT, 10x51	SRAM Eagle AXS, 10x50
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano	Shimano	Shimano	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes	Shimano MT400	Shimano MT500	Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM Level Ultimate
Brake Levers	Shimano MT401	Shimano MT501	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM Level Ultimate

Wheels

Rims	Giant AM+ 27.5” tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 35mm inner width	Giant XCT 29” alloy	Giant XCR 1 Composite 29" Wheelsystem, Hookless (25mm inner)	Giant XCR-1 29 Composite WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 Composite WheelSystem
Spokes	Sapim	Sapim	Sapim Laser w/ DBL Technology	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Front Hub	Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing	Shimano, sealed bearing	Giant XCR 1, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Rear Hub	Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing	Shimano, sealed bearing	Giant XCR 1, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Tires	Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5x2.8, EXO, TR, tubeless	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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