2016 Giant

XTC Advanced 27.5 1

A 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,100
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 32
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT
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)

27 mph

XTC Advanced 27.5 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
MTBR
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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Composite / Gloss Composite

Fork

Fox 32 Float Performance Elite w/ Remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Contact Trail, Low rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact, forward

Seatpost

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT

Crank

Shimano XT, 26/36

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT 11x40, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11L

Brakes

Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible

Spokes

Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; Sapim Race 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle

Rear Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.1, Tubeless ready, Folding

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