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2018 Giant

Fathom 29 2

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,070
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour RAIDON
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Fathom 29 2
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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)

42 km/h

Fathom 29 2

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant Fathom 2 review

Aug 2019 · Alex Evans

A capable, well-specced ride that requires rider confidence to eke out the most from its firm chassis

Highs
  • Great spec on paper, confident-feeling bike

Lows
  • Can be harsh on bumps, some parts aren’t as good as they look

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MTBR
New Giant XTC and Fathom hardtails

Jul 2016 · Saris Mercanti

Whether you prefer singlespeeds or gears, big wheels, big tires, or 27.5

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Semi-Internal Cable Routing

ColorsBlack / Neon Green/blue; Satin Neon Red / Black/white

Fork

SR Suntour Raidon XC LO-R, OverDrive, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA, Press fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail

Saddle

Giant Contact Neutral

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Platform, caged

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

FSA Comet, 26/36

Shifters

Shimano Alivio

Cassette

Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Shimano M315,, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M315

Wheels
Rims

Giant XC-2 Disc, Tubeless

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Tracker Sport

Rear Hub

Giant Tracker Sport

Tires

Maxxis IKON, 29x2.2, Folding, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI

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