Light, efficient, and flat-out fast. When the climbs are steep and the speeds are high, this is the weapon of choice for XC Pros like two-time MTB marathon world champ Leo Paez.
With World Cup pedigree and a progressive frame design, this is the lightest off-road machine ever built by Giant. The chassis is handcrafted with pro-level Advanced SL composite, featuring geometry made to optimize its fast-rolling 29-inch wheels. Every frame is custom assembled with a specific composite layup schedule that varies according to frame size. The result is supercharged climbing efficiency, smooth handling through roots, rocks and ruts, and uncompromising performance to match your XC obsession.
FEATURES:
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Superlight and responsive: Pro-level Advanced SL composite frame is the lightest off-road frame Giant has ever produced, offering serious XC racers a competitive advantage for climbing, accelerating and sprinting.
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Ultra-efficient: The frame is engineered with the highest stiffness-to-weight-ratio of any hardtail mountain bike in its class, which translates to ultra-efficient pedaling power and precise handling on the trail.
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Custom compliance: Each frame is custom-tuned based on its size. Individual composite lay-up schedules are created to optimize vertical compliance to produce a smoother ride quality on XC terrain.
SPECS:
Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 12x148mm thru-axle |
Fork | RockShox SID SL Select, 100mm, Charger 2 RL damper, 44mm offset, 15x110 Maxle Stealth, remote lockout |
Rear Shock | N/A |
Rims/Wheels | Giant XCR 1 29 Carbon WheelSystem |
Hubs | Giant XCR 1 29 Carbon WheelSystem |
Spokes | Giant XCR 1 29 Carbon WheelSystem |
Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless |
Crankset | Praxis Girder Carbon Boost, S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
Chainrings | 32t |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
Chain | KMC X-12 |
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 |
Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Shimano Deore XT M8100, 10x51 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12 |
Handlebars | Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, 760x35mm |
Grips | Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm |
Stem | Giant Contact SL XC 35 S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm |
Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
Pedals | Not Included |
Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares R5 with K:ium rails |
Seat Post | Giant Contact Switch dropper, Shimano remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm XL: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm |