Raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
XTC Advanced 29
Responsive ride quality and maximum efficiency on fast, flowy singletrack. This lightweight composite hardtail is a great choice for XC racing or KOM chasing.
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Wheels
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Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem | Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem | Giant XCT 29” alloy, 25mm inner width | Giant XCT 29” alloy, 25mm inner width |
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Shifters
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Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12 | SRAM NX Eagle, 1x12 | Shimano SLX, 1x12 | Shimano Deore, 1x12 |
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Crankset
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Shimano Deore XT M8120, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | TruVativ Descendent 6k, Eagle, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano SLX, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Praxis Cadet M24, Boost, 32t |
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Fork
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Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 KaBolt | RockShox SID SL, 100mm, 44mm offset, Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, tapered steerer, remote lockout | Giant Crest 34 RRL T100 15X110, remote lockout | Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, remote lockout |
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Colors
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Black/Black Diamond / Chrome | Knight Shield / Carbon | Black / Amber Glow | Black / Sapphire |
Highlights
With its large-diameter 29-inch wheels and lightweight Advanced-grade composite frame, this responsive hardtail flies on XC terrain. The frameset is engineered for a 100mm fork, handcrafted with a specific composite layup schedule according to frame size. This creates an optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio with just the right amount of vertical compliance. It features wider Boost hub spacing, which improves wheel stiffness and adds clearance to run larger tires, plus a host of other features that let you dial in its performance on XC terrain.
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Advanced Composite
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Optimized Tube Shaping
Frameset features special tubing shapes designed to minimize weight, optimize stiffness, and improve the bike’s handling on XC terrain.
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OverDrive
Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8”) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
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Internal Cable Routing
Large cable ports and tool-free bottom bracket guide ensure easy cable installation while minimizing frame weight.
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MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube work in unison to provide superior front end lateral and torsional steering precision. The precisely engineered, rectangular shaped downtube yields unprecedented steering and pedaling stiffness.
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PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 92mm wide bottom-bracket design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
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Boost Technology
Wider hub spacing (110mm front / 148mm rear) results in stiffer wheels for added control plus more tire clearance and an improved chainline for optimal drivetrain performance.
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GIANT TUBELESS SYSTEM
Integrated Tubeless WheelSystem and tires delivers improved efficiency, comfort and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.
Techs & Features
Advanced Composite Technology
Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube work in unison to provide superior front end lateral and torsional steering precision. The precisely engineered, rectangular shaped downtube yields unprecedented steering and pedaling stiffness.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.