For pure XC speed and efficiency, this composite hardtail 29er delivers a responsive ride quality to crank out more miles on fast, flowy singletrack. Use it for a marathon XC race, or switch it up to 27.5+ for more aggressive terrain.
With its large-diameter 29-inch wheels, and an option to switch to 27.5+, this lightweight, Advanced-grade composite hardtail lets you choose one bike for multiple riding styles. In its 29er form, it’s ready for smooth, fast singletrack or XC racing. For rougher, more adventurous rides, you might choose the added cushion and control of 27.5+ wheels*. It features wider Boost hub spacing to improve wheel stiffness and add tire clearance, plus a host of other features that let you dial in its performance for nearly any type of terrain.
Sizes
M, L, XL
Colours
Matte Charcoal / Gloss Carbon Smoke / Black (*Carbon ‘Smoke’ paint finish = semiopaque coating for subtler carbon detail)
Frame
Advanced-Grade Composite with horizontal dropouts
Fork
Fox 32 Float SC Performance 29, 100mm travel, GRIP2 Damper, Boost 15x110mm KaBolt, tapered steerer
Shock
N/A
Handlebar
Giant Contact SL XC flat, 780 x 31.8mm
Stem
Giant Contact
Seatpost
Giant Contact composite, 27.2x400mm
Saddle
Contact SL (forward)
Pedals
N/A
Shifters
Shimano SLX, 1×11
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX , Shadow+
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT500 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
Shimano MT-501
Cassette
Shimano SLX , 11×46
Chain
KMC X11-1
Crankset
Shimano SLX Boost, 32
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Press Fit
Rims
Giant XCT 29 WheelSystem, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 25mm inner width
Hubs
[F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12×148, sealed bearing
Spokes
Sapim
Tyres
Maxxis Recon Race 29X2.25, foldable, TLR, 60tpi, EXO, tubeless