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Giant XtC Composite 29er 1 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionGiant’s first-ever composite 29er was developed to meet the demands of our professional racers. They asked for the stability and control of a 29er, but with razor-sharp handling. Made with Giant Composite Technology, the frame’s massive MegaDrive downtube and OverDrive headtube give it quick, precise steering. Asymmetrical chainstays boost traction and acceleration. Find new confidence, and speed, with XtC Composite 29er.
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GnarBrahWyo Date Reviewed: April 10, 2013 Strengths: Relatively lightweight, stiff, fast, good handling, stock grips are surprisingly good, brakes are top notch, shifting is fast, climbs great. Weaknesses: Some might say heavy for a carbon bike (I prefer strength to weighs so maybe this isn't a weakness), stock tires stink, Bottom Line:
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Steve Date Reviewed: March 29, 2013 Strengths: Quick, relatively light excellent geometry, amazing bike for the $$$ Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line:
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Jim
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: March 24, 2013 Strengths: sustainable speed over and through rough terrain. Quick steering without being twitchy. Good stability at speed for a short wheelbase bike. Excellent acceleration. Weaknesses: Heavy for a carbon composite bike. Wheel set is not tubeless-ready. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Westridge/Sullivan canyon Duration Product Used: 15 weeks Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: Jones Cycles, Long B Bike Setup: Stock, except for low-rise, carbon bars (Ritchey EC-90 sl) and ESI foam grips
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Rocky Reed Date Reviewed: March 3, 2013 Strengths: Stiff on the climbs, smooth in the turns, very fast on the descends. Put 22 miles on tight single track, performance was perfect, did not feel big but rolled over everything! Weaknesses: Maybe an up grade on the rims to a tubeless ready type rim. Bottom Line:
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Chris Layne Date Reviewed: January 15, 2013 Strengths: Climbs like there is a motor attached. Weaknesses: Wheelset is hard to go tubless with and is a bit heavy. Bottom Line:
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kenguru
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: October 3, 2012 Strengths: Frame, fork, shifting Weaknesses: Wheelset is a little heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: Giant XTC 29er alloy
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Bobcat - SC and NC XC rider
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: September 16, 2012 Strengths: Great smooth ride, climbs like a goat, and fast and responsive on the downhill. Weaknesses: None. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 year
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a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: September 15, 2012 Strengths: As others have said - very fast. Also very maneuverable in technical terrain. Can't speak to the quality of the components due to lack of experience. I did change from 2/10 to 3/10 for better top and low end - happy with that decision but the stock 2/10 works fine, too. Weaknesses: I'm about 6'2" and riding a large frame. Sometimes I feel a little high on it, especially when descending very steep terrain. Adjustable seatpost helps that. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oak Mtn - Birmingham Bike Setup: Tires vary, Gravity Dropper seatpost, Point One pedals, ODI grips. Combo works well.
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bala fernandez
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: August 1, 2012 Strengths: very light, fast and control. you may think it is a full suspension bike Weaknesses: racing ralph tires suck! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: P2- little Moab- Monje Duration Product Used: 3 weeks Price Paid: $2500.00 Purchased At: crazy cat cyclery @ Similar Products Used: 26 Schwinn Homegrown Bike Setup: uograded to Geax Saguaro TNT tires...great handling
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Marc-Andre
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 15, 2012 Strengths: This bike is amazing loves to go up and down hill and real fast Weaknesses: Only issue i have would have to be the avid break. They are pretty noisy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$2100.00 Purchased At: Oakville cyclepath
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iwantalitebike
a Racer
from roscoe il Date Reviewed: September 4, 2011 Strengths: stiff frame, adgile in singletrack, climbs well Weaknesses: the wheels are a bit heavy, a little light in the front end, Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any singletrack Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2100.00 Purchased At: Shosies cyclery, lov Similar Products Used: my first 29er Bike Setup: stock
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Cat Sandals
a Cross Country Rider
from Marquette, MI, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2011 Strengths: Stiff, fast, great handling, accelerates like a rocket. Very good bike for the price. Frame is more efficient than my aluminum road bike frame I reckon. Very upgradable. Looks cool. Weaknesses: Heavier than it needs to be (I blame the wheels), components could be better. They're not bad, but a bike of this caliber deserves the best. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: South trails Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Down Wind Sports Similar Products Used: Any fast 29er hardtail Bike Setup: Stock with an ever-changing cast of tires. Recently replaced the X7 rear with an X9, everything else is X7. 39/26 rings.
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