Giant 2026 XTC Advanced 29 1 Mountain Bike

Dominate the climb and conquer the course. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 1 is a cross-country hardtail built for speed, with a lightweight Advanced-Grade composite frame that delivers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and modern XC race geometry. A 100mm Fox 32 Step-Cast fork with remote lockout, a Shimano XT 1x12 groupset and carbon wheels make it a precise, race-ready machine for New Zealand cross-country and fast trail riding.

Key Features

• Advanced-Grade composite frame with modern XC race geometry
• Fox 32 Step-Cast Performance fork, 100mm, with remote lockout
• Shimano XT M8100 1x12 drivetrain with a wide-range 10-51T cassette
• Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes (180mm front / 160mm rear)
• Giant XCR 2 hookless tubeless carbon wheels, 25mm inner width
• Contact Switch Core dropper seatpost
• Maxxis Rekon Race tubeless tyres (2.4in front / 2.25in rear)
• MRP 1x S3 chain guide, tubeless prepared

Who Is the Giant XTC Advanced 29 1 For?

For the cross-country racer or fast trail rider who wants a light carbon hardtail with a premium XT drivetrain, carbon wheels and a dropper post for competitive speed.

For New Zealand XC races and high-speed trails, the carbon frame, Fox SC fork and fast-rolling Maxxis tyres deliver razor-sharp climbing efficiency and confident handling.

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