Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,050
    $3,000
    ($3,756)
    ($4,684)
    $5,350
    $12,300
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    27.3 lbs24.5 lbs23.4 lbs
    4.8
    5.3
    6.3
    6.2
    7.2
    8.8
    AluminumAluminumCarbonAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLFox Performance Float 32Fox Rhythm Float 32RockShox SID Select+Fox Performance Elite Float 32Fox Factory Float 32
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Live Valve Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleSLXSLXXTXTXX1 Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFull, Electronic
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Pique 29 3
    Pique 29 2
    Pique Advanced Pro 29 2
    Pique 29 1
    Pique Advanced Pro 29 1
    Pique Advanced Pro 29 0
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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)

    25 mph

    Pique 29 3

    26 mph

    Pique 29 2

    26 mph

    Pique Advanced Pro 29 2

    26 mph

    Pique 29 1

    26 mph

    Pique Advanced Pro 29 1

    28 mph

    Pique Advanced Pro 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
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm

    ColorChameleon Plum / Black

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL, 100mm, Solo Air, Boost, 15x110, tapered, with Fast Black stanchions

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, Kabolt, tapered

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float Rhythm, 100mm, GRIP damper, two-position GRIP remote, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Select+, 100mm travel, TwistLoc remote

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC Performance Elite Remote, 100mm, FIT4 damper, remote lockout, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC Factory Live Valve, 100mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+, Solo Air

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe Select +

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Remote

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Factory Live Valve

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact SL

    Giant Contact SL

    Giant Contact SL

    Giant Contact SLR, composite

    Handlebar

    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, 780x31.8

    Giant Contact SL XC, flat, 780x31.8

    Giant Contact SLR XC, flat, composite, 750x31.8

    Saddle

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Liv Contact SL, Forward, Composite Base, SST Rails, UniClip Accessory Mount

    Liv Contact SL (forward)

    Liv Contact SL (forward)

    Liv Contact SLR (forward)

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch, 30.9, [XS] 75mm, [S] 100mm, [M] 125mm

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch 30.9

    RockShox Reverb Stealth, 30.9

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano Deore XT

    Shimano Deore XT

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 32t

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    Shimano Deore XT, 30t

    Shimano Deore XT, 30t

    SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 32t

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano Deore XT

    Shimano Deore XT

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    Shimano SLX, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 10x51, 12-Speed

    Shimano SLX, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 10x51

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10x50

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano

    Shimano

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT400, hydraulic disc

    Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc

    Shimano M6000 Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc

    Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc

    SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT-400

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano M6000

    Shimano Deore XT

    Shimano Deore XT

    SRAM Level Ultimate

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCT 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint, 25mm inner width

    Giant XCT 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint, 25mm inner width

    Giant XCR 1 Composite 29" Wheelsystem, Hookless (25mm inner)

    Giant XCR-1 Composite WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-1 Composite WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-0 Composite WheelSystem

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Sapim Laser w/ DBL Technology

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-0 WheelSystem

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant XCR 1, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-0 WheelSystem

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant XCR 1, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-1 WheelSystem

    Giant XCR-0 WheelSystem

    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

    Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

    Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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