CROSS-COUNTRY IS EVOLVING BEYOND FAST-AND-FLOWY TO FAST-AND-EVERYTHING—TECHNICAL TERRAIN, ALL-DAY EPICS, AND STAGE RACES. THE NEW PIQUE ADVANCED 29 IS …READY FOR IT. REENGINEERED FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY AND CONTROL, THIS XC QUEEN WAS BUILT TO SLAY SWITCHBACKS, ROCK GARDENS, AND YESTERDAY’S PRS.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
EFFICIENCY IS SPEED
Now 297g lighter*, the Advanced-grade composite frameset also features greater stiffness for efficient power transfer, a massive advantage on climbs and at speed. New FlexPoint Pro suspension minimises weight by minimising parts. And a shorter chainstay offers greater agility for manoeuvring switchbacks, and snappy acceleration for seizing every overtake opportunity. *Compared to previous generation
CONTROL IS POWER
With its patented, linkage-driven, single-pivot design, the new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 115mm of smooth, active rear-wheel travel, so you can maximise power and traction over ever-changing and uber-challenging terrain. Combined with a slacker head tube angle and 120mm of front suspension, this setup ensures you're equipped to dominate technical descents.
STABILITY IS MASTERY
Roll over just about anything on 29-inch wheels designed for stability and efficiency. Updated geometry provides a longer reach, putting you in a lower and more aggressive body position. A steeper seat tube angle increases pedaling efficiency on even the steepest climbs. And the modified cockpit includes a 35mm composite handlebar and alloy stem for steering precision.
Colours :: Ice Age
Frame :: Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 115mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension
Fork :: RockShox Sid, 120mm, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, Rush RL lockout, custom tuned for Liv
Shock:: Fox Float SL Performance, 3 position lockout, custom tuned for Liv
Handlebar:: Giant Contact XC Flat, alloy, 35mm
Grips:: Giant XC Pro
Stem:: Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm XS: 60mm, S: 60mm, M: 70mm, L: 70mm
Seatpost:: Giant Contact Switch, adjustable dropper, remote XS: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm
Saddle:: Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5
Pedals:: N/A
Shifters:: Deore M6100, 1x12
Front Derailleur:: N/A
Rear Derailleur:: Shimano Deore RD-M6100
Brakes:: Shimano Deore MT410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers:: Shimano MT-401
Cassette:: Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51
Chain:: KMC X12
Crankset:: Praxis Cadet, steel chainring 30t, 55mm chainline XS: 165mm, S: 170mm, M: 170mm, L: 175mm
Bottom Bracket:: Praxis, press fit
Rims:: Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem
Hubs[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt
Spokes:: Sapim
Tires:: Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.4, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless
Extras:: Tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tyre size, 34t max chainring size, Giant/MRP CS chain guide *Not compatible with 2023 or earlier RockShox SID rear shocks.