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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-grade composite, 12x148mm thru-axle | |
| Crank length | S: 165mm M: 170mm L: 170mm XL: 170mm | S: 170 mm M: 175 mm L: 175 mm XL: 175 mm | |
| Sizes | — | S, M, L, XL | |
| Seatpost clamp | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt | — | |
| Handlebar width | S: 750mm M: 750mm L: 750mm XL: 750mm | S: 760 mm M: 760 mm L: 760 mm XL: 760 mm | |
| Colours | — | Abyss Black/Steampunk | |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Lever adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm | — | |
| Stem length | S: 60mm M: 70mm L: 70mm XL: 70mm | S: 60 mm M: 70 mm L: 80 mm XL: 90 mm | |
| Fork | RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel | Fox 32 Float Step Cast Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, two-position remote lockout, Boost 15x110 Kabolt | |
| Saddle width | S: 155mm M: 143mm L: 143mm XL: 143mm | — | |
| Front brake | SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor | — | |
| Seatpost length | S: 125mm M: 150mm L: 150mm XL: 150mm | — | |
| Shock | — | N/A | |
| Rear brake | SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor | — | |
| Handlebar | — | Giant Contact XC 35, 760x35mm | |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/discrete clamp | — | |
| Grips | Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length, closed end | Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm | |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | Giant Contact SL XC 35 S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm | |
| Cassette | SRAM 12-speed,10-52t | Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51 | |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm | 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 | |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain | KMC X-12 | |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Giant Grit SL | |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T | Shimano Deore XT M8120, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | |
| Shifters | — | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12 | |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide | Shimano, press fit | |
| Front derailleur | — | N/A | |
| Rims | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h | Giant XCR 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem | |
| Front hub | Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h | — | |
| Brakes | — | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Giant TR55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm | |
| Rear hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h | — | |
| Brake levers | — | Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100 | |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Sapim | |
| 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 | — | |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm | — | |
| Hubs | — | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt | |
| 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 | |
| Product ID | 295549 | — | |
| Weight | 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 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. | |
| Size used for weighing | MD | — | |
Geometry
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| Geometry | Specialized Epic 9 Sport | Giant XTC Advanced 29 1 |
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