RIDE ROADS, GRAVEL OR DIRT WITH THIS VERSATILE ALUMINIUM ALL-ROUNDER. A COMPOSITE FORK GIVES IT A SMOOTH RIDE, AND A FLIP CHIP LETS YOU ADJUST WHEELBASE AND TIRE CLEARANCE.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Confident handling
Frame is designed with endurance positioning and shorter chain stays for precise handling, agility and control. A longer reach, shorter stem and lower bottom bracket drop improves stability on rugged terrain.
Tuned compliance
Dropped seat stays with thin tubing absorb road shocks and vibrations. The D-Fuse handlebar* and seat post work as a system to add compliance without sacrificing stiffness while cornering, sprinting or climbing. *On select models
Adaptable to the terrain
A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase short for quicker handling and acceleration, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting allows for larger diameter tyres up to 53mm. You can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance, or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper post.
Components
Sizes XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours Metallic Black
Frame ALUXX-grade aluminium, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout
Fork Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc
Shock N/A
Handlebar Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm XS:42cm, S:42cm, M:44cm, M/L:44cm, L:46cm, XL:46cm
Grips Cork tape with gel
Stem Giant Sport, 8-degree XS:50mm, S:60mm, M:70mm, M/L:80mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
Saddle Giant Approach
Pedals N/A
Shifters Shimano Sora, 2x9
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora, long cage
Brakes Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers Shimano Sora
Cassette Shimano HG400, 11x34
Chain KMC X9 with Missing Link
Crankset FSA Vero Pro, 32/48 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket Cartridge
Rims Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
Hubs Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Stainless
Tires Giant CrossCut AT 2, 700x38c, tubeless
Extras Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tyre size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tyre size in "short" flip chip position