Responsive ride quality and maximum efficiency on fast, flowy singletrack. This lightweight composite hardtail is a great choice for XC racing or KOM chasing
Key Performance Factors
Lightweight & Responsive
A handcrafted Advanced-grade composite frameset offers XC racers and riders a competitive advantage for climbing, accelerating and sprinting.
XC Efficiency
The frame is engineered with a high stiffness-to-weight-ratio, which translates to efficient pedaling power and precise handling on the trail.
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.
Specifications
Size |
S, M |
Color |
Black, Amber GLow |
Frame |
Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x148mm thru-axle |
Fork |
Giant Crest 34 RRL T100 15X110, remote lockout |
Handlebar | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8mm |
Grips |
Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm
|
Stem |
Giant Contact S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm |
Seatpost |
Giant Connect, 30.9x400mm
|
Saddle |
Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-Alloy rails
|
Shifters |
Shimano SLX, 1x12 |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano SLX
|
Brakes |
Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic, Shimano RT-56 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
Brake Levers |
Shimano MT-501 |
Cassette |
Shimano SLX, 10x51 |
Chain |
KMC X-12
|
Crankset |
Shimano SLX, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
|
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano, press fit
|
Rims |
Giant XCT 29” alloy, 25mm inner width
|
Hubs |
alloy, sealed bearing
|
Spokes | Sapim |
Tyres | Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless | Extras | tubeless prepared, 2.25" max tire size, 38t max chainring size |
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.