GIANT XtC Advanced 1

The "XtC Advanced 1" model from GIANT, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 4,399 EUR, it offers a wide range of technical features and high-quality components that ensure optimum performance and riding comfort.

The frame of the XtC Advanced 1 is made from Advanced full carbon and has a 12x148 mm axle spacing. This frame offers a maximum tyre clearance of 2.25" and supports chainrings up to 38T. The fork is a Fox 32 Float SC Performance with GRIP damping and 100 mm of travel, providing additional stability and control. The fork is also equipped with Boost 15x110 mm.

The brakes and derailleurs are from the Shimano Deore XT series. The brakes are Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100 with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The brake levers are also Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100. The rear derailleur is a Shimano Deore XT M8100 Shadow+ with 12 speeds, whilst the shift levers are Shimano Deore XT M8100 I-spec EV. The crankset is a Shimano Deore XT M8120 with a 32T chainring and a 55 mm chainline. The bottom bracket is a Shimano PressFit model.

The bike is fitted with a Shimano SLX M7100 cassette, offering a gear range of 10–51T. Power is transmitted via a KMC X-12 chain. The handlebars are GIANT Contact XC 35 with a width of 760 mm, whilst the stem is a GIANT Contact SL XC 35 with a length of 80 mm. The grips are GIANT XC Pro.

The wheelsets consist of GIANT XCR 2 carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready and have an internal width of 25 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25 with 60 TPI, EXO and TLR, and the bike is supplied tubeless-ready. The hubs and spokes are also GIANT XCR 2.

The saddle is a Fizik Antares R7, mounted on a GIANT Contact Switch Vario seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm and an adjustment range of 125 mm. Other key geometry figures for the bike include a reach of 453 mm, a stack of 613 mm, a seat tube length of 475 mm and a top tube length of 635 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees, and the head tube length measures 105 mm. The chainstay length is 425 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 58 mm, the fork offset is 43 mm and the top tube height is 791 mm. The crank length is specified as 175 mm, and the bike’s wheelbase is 1128 mm.

In summary, the 2022 XtC Advanced 1 from GIANT offers a comprehensive spec and high-quality components that ensure first-class performance on a wide variety of trails. With its advanced technology and carefully selected components, this model is an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.