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| Model year | 2026 | 2027 | |
Components | |||
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| Sizes | S, M, L, XL | — | |
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, 12x148mm thru-axle | FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain | |
| Crank length | S: 170 mm M: 175 mm L: 175 mm XL: 175 mm | S: 165mm M: 170mm L: 170mm XL: 170mm | |
| Colours | Abyss Black/Steampunk | — | |
| Handlebar width | S: 760 mm M: 760 mm L: 760 mm XL: 760 mm | S: 750mm M: 750mm L: 750mm XL: 750mm | |
| Seatpost clamp | — | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt | |
| Stem length | S: 60 mm M: 70 mm L: 80 mm XL: 90 mm | S: 60mm M: 70mm L: 70mm XL: 70mm | |
| Rear shock | — | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Lever adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm | |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Step Cast Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 Kabolt | RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel | |
| Saddle width | — | S: 155mm M: 143mm L: 143mm XL: 143mm | |
| Shock | N/A | — | |
| Front brake | — | SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor | |
| Seatpost length | — | S: 125mm M: 150mm L: 150mm XL: 150mm | |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC 35, 760x35mm | — | |
| Rear brake | — | SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor | |
| Grips | Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm | Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length, closed end | |
| Shift levers | — | SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/discrete clamp | |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC 35 S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS | |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch Core dropper, remote S: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 350mm M: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 350mm L: 120mm travel / 30.9 x 400mm XL | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm | |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51 | SRAM 12-speed,10-52t | |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain | |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12 | — | |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT M8120, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T | |
| Front derailleur | N/A | — | |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano, press fit | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide | |
| Rims | Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h | |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Giant TR55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm | — | |
| Front hub | — | Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h | |
| Brake levers | Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100 | — | |
| Rear hub | — | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h | |
| Spokes | Sapim | Stainless, 14g | |
| Front tyre | — | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 | |
| Rear tyre | — | Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 | |
| Inner tubes | — | Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4 | |
| Hubs | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt | — | |
| Handlebar | — | Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm | |
| Tyres | [F] Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4, [R] Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO | — | |
| Extras | tubeless prepared, 2.25" max tire size, 38t max chainring size | — | |
| Weight | The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality. | 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz) | |
| Product ID | — | 295549 | |
| Size used for weighing | — | MD | |
Geometry
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| Geometry | Giant XTC Advanced 29 1 | Specialized Epic 9 Sport |
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