| I finally decided to upgrade and buy myself a new bike. I was going to buy the Giant Yukon, but when I test rode the XTC, I was hooked. Giant’s all-new XtC frames feature ALUXX SL butted alloy tuned for minimal weight and maximum strength—perfect for the XC racecourse or cruising your favorite local singletrack. So, I love the shifting that I get from the SRAM X5, triggers. The rear dérailleur are SRAM X5s, and let me tell you, what a step up from the Shimano Deores. |
| size |
M: XS (14.5), S (16), M (18), L (20), XL (22) |
| color |
Black/Brushed |
| frame |
ALUXX SL Aluminum Frame set available |
| shifters |
RockShox Dart 3, 100mm w/Lockout |
| front derailleur |
Shimano Deore |
| rear derailleur |
SRAM X5 |
| brakes |
Hayes MX-4 Disc 6″ Rotor |
| brake levers |
Tektro Alloy, 2 finger |
| cassette |
Shimano HG-50 11-34T, 9-speed |
| chain |
Shimano HG-73 |
| cranks |
TruVative ISO Flow 3.0, 22/32/42T |
| bb |
TruVativ Powerspline |
| rims |
WTB Dual Duty XC, double wall |
| hubs |
Formula 32H Disc |
| spokes |
Stainless steel 14G |
| tires |
Kenda Blue Groove/Nevegal 26 x 2.1″ |
| handlebar |
6061 AL Low Rise |
| stem |
Alloy, 10° rise |
| seatpost |
Alloy 350×30.9mm |
| saddle |
WTB Speed-V |
| pedals |
Alloy Platform |
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