GIANT XtC Advanced 3

The "XtC Advanced 3" model from GIANT, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its technical specifications and features. The price for this model is 2,299 EUR.

At the heart of the bike is the Advanced full-carbon frame with a 12x148 mm axle spacing, which ensures maximum stability and lightness. The maximum tyre clearance is 2.25 inches, and the maximum chainring size is 38T.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT410 disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear, operated by Shimano BL-MT401 brake levers. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow+ 12-speed system, operated via Shimano Deore M6100 shifters.

The fork is a GIANT Crest 34 RRL with 100 mm of travel and Boost standard (15x110 mm), ensuring precise steering and comfortable damping. The bottom bracket is a Praxis Pressfit, whilst the crankset comprises a Praxis Cadet M24 with a 32T chainring and a 55 mm chainline. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M6100 with a range of 10–51T, and power is transmitted via a KMC X-12 chain.

The handlebars are GIANT Contact SL XC with a width of 760 mm, and the grips are GIANT XC Pro. The stem is a GIANT Contact with a length of 90 mm. The rims are GIANT XCT, tubeless-ready with an internal width of 25 mm, fitted with Maxxis Rekon Race tyres in size 29x2.25, which are also tubeless-ready and come pre-fitted as tubeless.

The hubs are RD02F / ED260-R, and the spokes are by Sapim. The saddle is a GIANT Approach, mounted on a GIANT Connect seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm.

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

With these specifications, the XtC Advanced 3 offers excellent performance for discerning mountain bikers who value quality, reliability and riding enjoyment.