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Overview | |||
| Category | Cross-country | Cross-country | |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 | |
| Wheel size | 29in (S, M, L, XL) | 29in (S, M, L, XL) | |
Components | |||
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| Frame | 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 | Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle. Frame weight 1530 grams (size medium). | |
| Crank length | S: 165mm M: 170mm L: 170mm XL: 170mm | S: 170 mm M: 170 mm L: 175 mm XL: 175 mm | |
| Sizes | — | S, M, L, XL | |
| Seatpost clamp | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt | — | |
| Handlebar width | S: 760mm M: 760mm L: 760mm XL: 760mm | S: 780 mm M: 780 mm L: 780 mm XL: 780 mm | |
| Colours | — | Gloss Raw Carbon/Matte Raw Carbon | |
| SWAT | SWAT Box 2.0 | — | |
| Stem length | S: 60mm M: 70mm L: 70mm XL: 70mm | S: 60 mm M: 70 mm L: 70 mm XL: 80 mm | |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm | — | |
| Saddle width | S: 155mm M: 143mm L: 143mm XL: 143mm | — | |
| Fork | RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel | RockShox Sid Ultimate 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout | |
| Seatpost length | S: 100mm M: 125mm L: 125mm XL: 125mm | — | |
| Shock | — | RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, RL damper, Solo Air, 210/50, TwistLoc Ultimate | |
| Front brake | SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor | — | |
| Handlebar | — | Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep | |
| Rear brake | SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor | — | |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate | |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller | — | |
| Stem | Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm | Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm | |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Divine SL, SM:100mm, M-XL:125mm travel, 30.9 | Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 140mm travel / | |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52 | SRAM XS 1297 Eagle Transmission, 10x52 | |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert, Ti Rails, SM: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm | Giant Grit SL | |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | |
| Pedals | — | N/A | |
| Crankset | SRAM / Quarq XO Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quark power meter 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | |
| Shifters | — | SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12 | |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide | SRAM DUB, press fit | |
| Front derailleur | — | N/A | |
| Front tyre | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 | — | |
| Front wheel | Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull | — | |
| Brakes | — | SRAM Motive ULT, hydraulic, SRAM HS2 6-bolt rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm | |
| Rear tyre | Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 | — | |
| Brake levers | — | SRAM Motive ULT | |
| Rear wheel | Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull | — | |
| Inner tubes | Specialized TPU inner tube | — | |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL Flat, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 35mm | — | |
| Rims | — | Giant XCR WheelSystem | |
| Hubs | — | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt | |
| Spokes | — | Carbon | |
| Product ID | 274031 | — | |
| Tyres | — | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless | |
| Weight | 10.39 kg (22 lb, 14.5 oz) | 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. | |
| Extras | — | tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tire size, 34t max chainring size, MRP 1x CS chain guide | |
| Size used for weighing | MD | — | |
Geometry
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| Geometry | Specialized Epic 9 Pro | Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 |
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