MSRP | $2,480 | $1,920 | ($2,779) | $3,580 | $3,650 | $3,830 | ($3,982) | ($4,394) | $5,130 | $5,900 | $6,150 | $9,400 |
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Category | Trail | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Trail | Trail | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Trail | Trail | Crosscountry | Trail | Trail |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | Fox Rhythm Float 34 | Fox Rhythm Float 36 | Fox Rhythm Float 36 | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | Fox Rhythm Float 34 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | RockShox Pike Select | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon |
27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore, Praxis | Deore, Praxis | SLX | SLX, Shimano | SLX | SX Eagle | SLX, Shimano | XT | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant | XT | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant | XTR, XT |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full, Electronic |
Front Travel | 150mm | 130mm | 130mm | 150mm | 150mm | 130mm | 130mm | 150mm | 150mm | 130mm | 150mm | 150mm |
Rear Travel | 140mm | 115mm | 115mm | 135mm | 140mm | 115mm | 115mm | 135mm | 135mm | 115mm | 135mm | 135mm |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
25 mph
Trance
26 mph
Trance 29 3
26 mph
Trance 29 2
26 mph
Trance X 29 2
25 mph
Trance, Advanced
24 mph
Trance Advanced, Pro 29 3
26 mph
Trance Advanced Pro 29 2
26 mph
Trance X 29 1
24 mph
Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2
26 mph
Trance Advanced, Pro 29 1
26 mph
Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1
26 mph
Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front triangle, 140mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 115mm Maestro suspension Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip Color: Black | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip Color: Black |
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Fork | RockShox 35 Gold, 150mm, Boost 15x110 QR, tapered, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 34 Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Performance Elite, FIT4, 44mm offset, 150mm, 15x110 Kabolt, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Pike Select, 150mm, Boost 15x110 Maxle Stealth, 42mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, FIT4 damper, 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Factory Live Valve, 150mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPX2 Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | RockShox Deluxe Select+, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPX2 Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm | Fox Float DPX2 Factory Live Valve, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, press fit | Praxis, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | SRAM, press fit | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | SRAM DUB, press fit | Shimano, press fit | SRAM DUB, press fit | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 | Giant Contact SL 35 |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8 | Giant Contact Trail, 35 | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise | Giant Contact Trail, 35 | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise | Giant Contact Trail, 35 | Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35 | Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35 | Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35 |
Saddle | Giant Romero | Giant Romero | Giant Romero | Giant Romero | Giant Romero SL, SST rails | Giant Romero SL, SST rails | Giant Romero SL | Giant Romero | Giant Romero SL, SST rails | Giant Romero SL, SST rails | Giant Romero SL, SST rails | Giant Romero SL, SST rails |
Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper | Fox Transfer Factory dropper with Shimano remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow+ | Shimano Deore, Shadow+ | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+ | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore XTR, Shadow+ |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Crank | Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t | Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t | Shimano SLX, 30t | Shimano MT510, 30t | Shimano SLX, 30t | SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30t | Shimano MT510, 30t | Shimano Deore XT, 30t | Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t | Shimano Deore XT, 30t | Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t | Shimano Deore XT, 30t with MRP AMG V2 Carbon guide |
Shifters | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
Cassette | Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano SLX, 10x51 | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50 | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 | Shimano SLX, 10x51 | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50 | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10x51 | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10x52 | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10x51 |
Chain | Shimano | Shimano Deore | KMC X-12 | KMC X-12 | KMC X-12 | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X-12 | KMC X-12 | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X-12 | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
Brakes | Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano [F] MT420 [R] MT410 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano MT520 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston 180mm (front), MT401 hydraulic 2-piston 180mm (rear) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano MT420/MT410, hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore XT Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore XT hydraulic, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM G2 R hydraulic (F:200mm, R:180mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore XT hydraulic 4-piston (F:203mm, R:180mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT501 | Shimano MT501 | Shimano MT501 | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT401 | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano MT501 | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM G2 R | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims | Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner | Giant XCT 29” alloy | Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner | Giant AM 29, alloy | Giant TRX-2 27.5 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner | Giant TR-1 29 alloy WheelSystem | Giant TRX-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant TRX-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner | Giant TRX-1 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, 30mm inner | Giant TRX-1 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner |
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Spokes | Sapim | Sapim | Sapim | Sapim | Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Sapim | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology |
Front Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Shimano, sealed bearing | Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, Boost | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost |
Rear Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing | Shimano, sealed bearing | Giant TRX-2 27.5 WheelSystem, Boost | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost | Giant TRX-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost |
Tires | [F] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.5, WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless | [F] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.5, WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless, 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor, tubeless, 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR |