2012 Giant

XtC 29er 1

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$2,050
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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)

35 mph

XtC 29er 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Video: Giant XtC Composite 29er 1 review

Apr 2012 · Mike Davis

The XtC Composite 29er 1 is so smooth and carries so much speed it almost feels like cheating

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant XTC Composite 0

Feb 2012 · MBA Action

The Giant XTC Composite 0  A racing thoroughbred that loves to shred trails   Giant, despite its namesake, entered the 29er game a bit late. They unveiled

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MTBR
Bike Test: Giant XTC 0

Feb 2012

- Mtbr.com

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VeloNews
Video Tech: Giant XTC 0 Composite 29er

Apr 2011 · Emily Schaldach

Giant's media man Andrew Juskaitis goes over the company's new XTc 0 Composite 29er

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Bikerumor
2010 Giant XTC-1 29er - Ride Review and Weights

Sep 2009

Giant’s demo trailer rolled through town a bit ago, and we rode the tar out of the bikes, including the new XTC 29er hardtail mountain bike.  Three of us put about 25 miles (total) on this bike, riding a S, L and XL. So…how’s it ride? Hit ‘more’ to see lots of photos and our …

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

ColorBlack / Silver

Fork

RockShox Reba 29 RL w/ 15mm Thru-Axle, OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Contact, Flat 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7

Crank

SRAM S1000, 22/33/44

Shifters

SRAM X7, 3x10 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030 11x36, 10-Speed

Chain

SRAM PC 1031

Brakes

Avid Elixir 5, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 5

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC29 2

Spokes

Stainless Steel

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 EVO Folding TL Ready

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