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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryTrailCrosscountry
    Weight
    25.7 lbs29.4 lbs26.5 lbs
    7.3
    6.8
    4.9
    9.0
    6.5
    CarbonCarbonAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 34Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Float 32Fox Performance Elite Float 34RockShox SID
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonAluminumCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XTSLXSLXGX Eagle AXSDeore, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm110mm100mm130mm110mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm100mm90mm120mm100mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    scott-sports.com

    giant-bicycles.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 Lux Trail CF 7
    2022 Anthem Advanced Pro 29 2
    2020 Anthem 29 2
    2022 Spark 900 AXS
    2023 Anthem Advanced Pro 29 3
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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)

    29 mph

    2022 Lux Trail CF 7

    28 mph

    2022 Anthem Advanced Pro 29 2

    28 mph

    2020 Anthem 29 2

    28 mph

    2022 Spark 900 AXS

    28 mph

    2023 Anthem Advanced Pro 29 3

    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

    Lux Trail CF, Lightweight, progressive, full-suspension carbon frame for greater control on rough tracks. Weight: 1,905 g. Rear travel: 110 mm. Wheel size: 29".

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorAlps Grey

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorAlps Grey

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 90mm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorAlps Grey

    Spark Carbon HMF; Integrated Suspension Technology; Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorAlps Grey

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorAlps Grey

    Fork

    FOX 34 Stepcast Performance Elite 3-Pos Remote, 120 mm travel. Stanchion diameter: 34 mm. 3-position compression adjustment: open/trail/firm. With handlebar-mounted lockout., 3 Volume spacer. 44mm Offset.

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Float SC Performance Remote, 110mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, remote lockout, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Float Performance Elite Air FIT4; 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / Kabolt 15x110mm axle; 44mm offset / tapered steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout; 130mm travel

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Sid, 110mm, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float DPS Performance Elite 3-Pos Remote, With 3-position compression adjustment: open/trail/firm. With handlebar-mounted lockout. Dimensions: 210 x 55 mm., Tune: LCLLRL, CMF.

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite, 165/45, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX NUDE 5T EVOL Trunnion; SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.; 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend; Custom large Air volume / DPS / Reb. Adj.; Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/45, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel90mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide / shell 41x92mm

    Shimano, press fit

    Headset

    Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

    Stem

    Race Face Ride

    Giant Contact SL XC, 35mm S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:70mm

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact SL XC, 35mm S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:70mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride Riserbar

    Giant Contact XC Flat, composite, 760x35mm

    Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8

    Syncros Fraser iC SL DC Carbon; 0° rise / back sweep 8° / mini Rise / 760mm; Syncros Pro lock-on grips

    Giant Contact XC Flat, composite, 760x35mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia SLS Boost FeC, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position.

    Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-Alloy rails

    Giant Contact (forward)

    Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular; Titanium rails

    Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-alloy rails

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer Performance Elite

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 445mm

    Giant Contact, 27.2mm

    FOX Transfer Performance Elite Dropper Post; 31.6mm / S & M size 125mm / L & XL size 150mm

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm

    Pedals

    None included

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Grips

    Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure.

    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 XT M8100 12speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.

    Shimano Deore SLX RD-M7100

    Shimano SLX

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS / 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT M8100 34T, 34-tooth single chainring.

    Shimano SLX, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shimano SLX, 32t

    SRAM GX Eagle DUB; 55mm CL / 32T

    Praxis Cadet, 32t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, Textured rubber lever pad, Multi-Release, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g

    Shimano Deore SLX M7100, 1x12

    Shimano SLX

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Controller

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100, 1x12

    Cassette

    Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T, Gear range: 510%

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 10x51

    SRAM XG1275 / 10-52 T

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M8100 12s

    KMC X-12

    Shimano

    SRAM CN GX Eagle

    KMC X-12

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 2-piston brake callipers. With ergonomic design and adjustable levers. | Shimano XT M8110, 2-piston flat-mount brake callipers. With ergonomic design and adjustable levers.

    Shimano Deore BR-M6100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-56 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

    Shimano MT500

    Shimano XT M8120 4 Piston Disc

    Shimano Deore MT410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore BL-M6100

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano Deore MT401

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline, Robust 29-inch carbon wheel. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Hub dimensions: 15 x 110 mm., Rotor Mount: CL. Hub Width, Axle Front: 110mm. Hub Width, Axle Rear: 148mm. Tubeless Technology: Taped. | DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline S12, Robust 29-inch carbon wheel. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Hub: Ratchet SL, 12 x 148 mm., Rotor Mount: CL. Hub Width, Axle Front: 110mm. Hub Width, Axle Rear: 148mm. Tubeless Technology: Taped.

    Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Giant XCT 29” alloy

    Syncros Silverton 1.5-30 CL; F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm; 30mm Tubeless ready rim 28H / XD Driver; Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever; with 6mm Allen, T30 and T25 Tools

    Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Spokes

    Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Shimano, sealed bearing

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt

    Rear Hub

    Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Shimano, sealed bearing

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt

    Tires

    Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4" | Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR TLE EVO 2.35"

    Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.4, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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

    Front: Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" EVO; Super Race / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Soft, Rear: Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" EVO; Super Race / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Grip

    Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.4, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT-MT800, 180mm | Shimano RT-MT800, 160mm

    Shimano RT-MT800 CL / F&R 180mm

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