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    MSRP
    $5,200$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs
    7.0
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox SID SL SelectSuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XTTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant XTC Advanced, SL 29 1 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 XTC Advanced, SL 29 1
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    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)

    29 mph

    2021 XTC Advanced, SL 29 1

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 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
    Frame

    Advanced SL-Grade Composite

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorChameleon Neptune

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorChameleon Neptune

    Fork

    RockShox SID SL Select, 100mm, Charger 2 RL damper, 44mm offset, 15x110 Maxle Stealth, remote lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 750x31.8

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Giant Contact SL (neutral)

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch, 100mm, 30.9, Shimano remote

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT, 34t

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore XT, 10x51

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC X-12

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem

    Spokes

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem

    Front Hub

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem

    Rear Hub

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem

    Tires

    Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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