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MSRP | $1,175 | ($1,647) | $2,300 | ($2,599) | ($3,606) | $5,200 | ($8,020) |
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Where to Buy | $1,175 19% off At Giant | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Giant Crest 34 | Giant Crest 34 | RockShox Recon Silver RL | RockShox Recon Silver RL | Fox Performance Float 32 | RockShox SID SL Select | Fox Factory Float 32 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | SX Eagle | XT, SLX | Deore, Praxis | SLX | XT | XT | XTR |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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)
24 mph
XTC SLR 29 2
28 mph
XTC SLR 29 1
25 mph
XTC, Advanced 29 3
28 mph
XTC Advanced 29 2
28 mph
XTC Advanced 29 1
29 mph
XTC Advanced, SL 29 1
29 mph
XTC Advanced SL 29 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminium Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | Advanced-Grade Composite Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | Advanced-Grade Composite Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | Advanced-Grade Composite Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | Advanced SL-Grade Composite Colors: Black; Dusty Blue | Advanced SL grade composite, Boost Colors: Black; Dusty Blue |
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Fork | Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, 15x110, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Recon Silver RL, remote lockout, Boost 15X110 Maxle Stealth, 100mm, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Recon Silver RL, remote lockout, Boost 15X110 Maxle Stealth, 100mm, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 KaBolt Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL Select, 100mm, Charger 2 RL damper, 44mm offset, 15x110 Maxle Stealth, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float SC Factory, FIT4 Damper, 2 position Remote, 15x110 Kabolt axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel, Boost 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 | N/A Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Praxis, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SLR, 8 degree |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XC, 31.8 | Giant Connect XC, 31.8 | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8 | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8 | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8 | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 750x31.8 | Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Contact (neutral), UniClip accessory mount | Giant Contact (neutral), UniClip accessory mount | Giant Contact SL (neutral), composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Contact SL (neutral) | Giant Contact SL, Neutral |
Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 | Giant Connect, 30.9 | Giant Connect, 30.9 | Giant Connect, 30.9 | Giant Contact Switch, 100mm, 30.9, vertical remote | Giant Contact Switch, 100mm, 30.9, Shimano remote | Fox Transfer Factory dropper, 30.9mm |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | platform | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore, Shadow+ | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XTR Shadow+ |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Crank | SRAM SX Eagle, 30t | Shimano SLX, 32t | Praxis Cadet Boost, 32t | Shimano SLX, 32t | Shimano Deore XT, 32t | Shimano Deore XT, 34t | Shimano XTR, 34T |
Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XTR, 12sp |
Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50 | Shimano SLX, 10x51 | Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 11x51 | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano Deore XT, 10x51 | Shimano XTR, 10-51T, 12sp |
Chain | SRAM | KMC X-12 | Shimano | KMC X-12 | KMC X-12 | KMC X-12 | Shimano XTR |
Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano MT410 hydraulic, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano MT500 hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore XT hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore XT Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, Fr: 180mm, Rr: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano BR-MT201 | Shimano BR-MT501 | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT501 | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XTR hydraulic |
Rims | Giant XCT 29 | Giant XCT 29 | Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 25mm inner | Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 25mm inner | Giant XCR-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner | Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant XCR 0 29 Hookless Composite, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H |
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Spokes | stainless | Shimano MT410 thru axle | Sapim | Sapim | Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant Round DBL |
Front Hub | Shimano | Shimano MT410 thru axle | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant XCR 0, 28H |
Rear Hub | Shimano | Shimano MT410 thru axle | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant XCR 0, 28H |
Tires | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Recon Race, tubeless, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Rekon Race 120tpi, TR, EXO, Folding, 29x2.25’’ |