GIANT XtC Advanced 1.5

The "XtC Advanced 1.5" model from GIANT, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced features and precise build quality. The price for this model is 3,299 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Advanced full carbon and offers a maximum tyre clearance of 2.25". The maximum chainring size is 38T.

Braking is provided by the Shimano BR-MT500 system with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear, whilst the brake levers are Shimano BL-MT501s. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle, controlled by the SRAM NX Eagle shifters.

The fork is a RockShox SID SL with Rush RL damping and offers 100 mm of travel. It is fitted with Boost-standard 15x110 mm axles. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB Pressfit, whilst the crankset is a TruVativ Descendent 6k with a 32T chainring and a chainline of 52 mm. The cassette is a SRAM NX Eagle with a 11–50T range.

The handlebars are GIANT Contact SL XC with a width of 760 mm; the grips are GIANT XC Pro. The stem is also from GIANT Contact, with a length of 90 mm. The rims are GIANT XCR 2 Carbon, tubeless-ready, and have an internal width of 25 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race in size 29x2.25, 60 TPI, EXO, TLR and are supplied tubeless-ready.

The hubs and spokes are also GIANT XCR 2. The saddle is a Fizik Antares R7, and the seatpost is a Promax Carbon with a diameter of 30.9 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 477 mm, a stack of 632 mm, a seat tube length of 525 mm and a top tube length of 665 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube is 115 mm long, the chainstay length is 425 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 58 mm. The fork offset is 43 mm and the standover height is 829 mm. The crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1159 mm in total.

This model therefore offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and performance, ideal for demanding mountain bikers.