Compare: 2024 Giant XTC SLR 29 2 vs XTC SLR 29 1 vs XTC Advanced 29 2 vs XTC, Advanced 29 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	XTC SLR 29 22024 Giant	XTC SLR 29 12024 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 22024 Giant	XTC, Advanced 29 12024 Giant

MSRP	($1,427)	($1,867)	($2,779)	$3,900
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	3.8	4.1	5.1	7.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Giant Crest 34	Giant Crest 34	RockShox Recon Silver RL	Fox Performance Float 32
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Praxis	XT, SLX	SLX	XT
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	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 SLR 29 2

XTC SLR 29 1

XTC Advanced 29 2

XTC, Advanced 29 1

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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)

26 mph

XTC SLR 29 2

28 mph

XTC SLR 29 1

28 mph

XTC Advanced 29 2

28 mph

XTC, Advanced 29 1

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 SLR 29 22024 Giant	XTC SLR 29 12024 Giant	XTC Advanced 29 22024 Giant	XTC, Advanced 29 12024 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SLR-grade Aluminum, 12x148mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Knight Shield; Panther	ALUXX SLR-grade Aluminium Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Knight Shield; Panther	Advanced-grade composite, 12x148mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Knight Shield; Panther	Advanced-grade composite, 12x148mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Knight Shield; Panther
Fork	Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, 15x110, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, 15x110, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon Silver RL, 100mm, 42mm offset, Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, tapered steerer, 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
Shock	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Praxis, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit
Stem	Giant Contact S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm	Giant Contact	Giant Contact S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm	Giant Contact SL XC 35 S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm
Handlebar	Giant Connect XC, 740x31.8mm	Giant Connect XC, 740x31.8mm	Giant Contact SL XC, 780x31.8mm	Giant Contact XC 35, 760x35mm
Saddle	Giant Sport	Giant Sport	Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-alloy rails	Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-alloy rails
Seatpost	Giant Connect, 30.9mm S:375mm, M:375mm, L:400mm, XL:400	Giant Connect, 30.9mm S:375mm, M:375mm, L:400mm, XL:400mm	Giant Connect, 30.9x400mm	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 125m
Pedals	N/A	PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED	N/A	N/A
Grips	Giant Sole-O	Giant Sole-O	Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm	Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M-6100	Shimano Deore XT M-8100	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore XT M8100
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Praxis Cadet, 30t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano SLX, 32t	Shimano SLX, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano Deore XT M8120, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore M-6100, 1x12	Shimano SLX M-7100, 1x12	Shimano SLX, 1x12	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12
Cassette	Shimano Deore, 10x51	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51
Chain	KMC X-12	KMC X-12	KMC X-12	KMC X-12
Brakes	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic, Shimano RT-10 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm	Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic, Shimano RT-10 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm	Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic, Shimano RT-56 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm	Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers	Shimano BR-MT201	Shimano BR-MT501	Shimano MT-501	Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100

Wheels

Rims	Giant XCT 29, 25mm inner width	Giant XCT 29, 25mm inner width	Giant XCT 29, 25mm inner width	Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem
Spokes	stainless	Stainless steel	Sapim	Sapim
Front Hub	Shimano C500, sealed	Shimano C500, sealed	alloy, sealed	[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt
Rear Hub	Shimano C500, sealed	Shimano C500, sealed	alloy, sealed	[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt
Tires	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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