
DESCRIPTION
High-performance cross-country, accessible to all. The Giant XTC SLR 29 2 pairs carbon-level performance with the durability and value of advanced aluminium. Crafted from Giant's premium ALUXX SLR-Grade aluminium — its lightest alloy hardtail frame — it delivers responsive handling and efficient power transfer. A 100mm Giant Crest fork with remote lockout and a Shimano Deore 1x12 groupset make it a race-ready hardtail for New Zealand marathon racing, training and fast trail riding.
Key Features
- ALUXX SLR-Grade aluminium frame, Giant's lightest alloy hardtail
- Giant Crest 34 RRL fork, 100mm, with remote lockout
- Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 drivetrain with a wide-range 10-51T cassette
- Shimano MT410 hydraulic disc brakes (180mm front / 160mm rear)
- Giant XCT 29 alloy wheels, tubeless prepared
- Maxxis Rekon Race tubeless tyres (2.4in front / 2.25in rear)
- MRP 1x S3 chain guide
Who Is the Giant XTC SLR 29 2 For?
For the rider who wants aggressive XC hardtail performance and a wide-range Deore 1x12 drivetrain without the carbon price tag.
For New Zealand marathon racing, training and fast trails, the lightweight ALUXX SLR frame, Crest fork and fast-rolling Maxxis tyres deliver efficient climbing and confident handling.
Full Specifications
| Sizes: | S, M, L, XL |
| Colours: | Thundercloud |
| Frame: | ALUXX SLR-Grade aluminium, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Fork: | Giant Crest 34 RRL, 100mm, Boost 15x110, remote lockout |
| Handlebar: | Giant Contact SL XC Flat, alloy |
| Stem: | Giant Contact, 8-degree S:60mm, M:70mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm |
| Seatpost: | Giant Connect, 30.9mm |
| Saddle: | Giant Grit Core |
| Shifters: | Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12 |
| Rear derailleur: | Shimano Deore M6100, Shadow |
| Brakes: | Shimano MT410 hydraulic, Giant TR55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake levers: | Shimano BL-MT401 |
| Cassette: | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 |
| Chain: | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset: | Praxis Cadet M24, 32T alloy chainring, 52mm chainline S:170mm, M-XL:175mm |
| Bottom bracket: | Shimano, press fit |
| Rims: | Giant XCT 29 alloy |
| Hubs: | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt |
| Spokes: | Sapim |
| Tyres: | Maxxis Rekon Race, [F]29x2.4in, [R]29x2.25in, foldable, tubeless |
| Extras: | MRP 1x S3 CS chain guide, tubeless prepared, 2.25in max tyre size, 38T max chainring size |
PLU: 87945
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that bike specifications may change from what is listed above if running substitution changes are made due to unavailability of parts. We highly recommend confirming the specifications of the bike at the time of purchase, especially if buying in-store.
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