At the core of this premium-level mountain bike lies a lightweight ALUXX SL frameset designed to handle the specific geometry demands of 29-inch wheels. A smart mix of weight, comfort and performance handling are built into each frame, offering the more-advanced off-roader the opportunity to own a bona-fide 29er hardtail.
• ALUXX SL-grade, butted aluminum tubeset
• Smooth handling, 29-inch wheel, optimized geometry for stable XC riding characteristics
• OverDrive tapered steerer for improved front end stiffness
• Integrated rear disc tab
Features
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | Charcoal/Red/Black |
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork | Marzocchi 44TST2 w/15mm Thru Axle, OverDrive Steerer, 100mm Travel |
| Shock | N / A |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance MTB |
| Pedals | N / A |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio 3x9 Speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 1, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61 12x36, 9-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Crankset | Shimano M542, 22/32/44 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Rims | Giant S-XC29-2 |
| Hubs | [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant Tracker Performance, 32h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.1 Folding |
Geometry
| Size | Head Angle | Seat Angle | Toptube | Headtube | Chainstay | Wheelbase | Standover Height |
| Inches | Degrees | Degrees | Inches | Inches | Inches | Inches | Inches |
| S/16 | 71.0 | 73.0 | 22.4 | 3.5 | 17.3 | 41.8 | 28.5 |
| M/18 | 71.5 | 72.5 | 23.4 | 3.9 | 17.3 | 42.4 | 29.6 |
| L/20 | 71.5 | 72.5 | 24.2 | 3.9 | 17.3 | 43.2 | 30.5 |
| XL/22 | 71.5 | 72.5 | 25.0 | 4.7 | 17.3 | 44.0 | 31.6 |