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Giant XTC XC Hardtail
Product DescriptionThe XTC opens the door to hardtail heaven. This incredible value has a nimble, responsive aluminum frame and a RockShox Duke XC fork for comfort and control.
User Reviews 
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rodrigof
a Cross Country Rider
from bogota Date Reviewed: July 27, 2010 Strengths: Ultra fast bike, light frame, strong frame and above all this is a trustable bike. I used it to road biking with proper tires: unbeatable. Used to practice some bike trial and it was good enough, frame didnt complaint, just me that had some major shin scratches. I use to be a weekend warrior and the bike was fast climbing and too fast downwards. The main use for this bike was street trial or some kind of dirt jumping. As im light weight 60 Kg this bike could stand for the use and abuse and never had an issue apart from some flats. Now im about to get a new XTC Alliance. XTC Best bike ever. Weaknesses: It came with a Rock Shox Judy TT suspension which was enough for me, im 60Kg weight, but it could had a better one because this one is difficult to adjust bouncing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: bitaco pavas cuchilla Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: koning Bike Setup: XTC Team 17" group Deore LX, Deore LX V brake, azonic double riser handlebar
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Vlada.bgd
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgrade Date Reviewed: May 19, 2010 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
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costam
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal Date Reviewed: June 27, 2009 Strengths: Rigid, fast, lightweight, great build quality. Great value. Weaknesses: Hayes front brake drags a bit, must pay close attention when installing front wheel; paint chips and scratches easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Sports Depot Bike Setup: stock 2008 model
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AwP
a Weekend Warrior
from Jacksonville,FL Date Reviewed: February 7, 2009 Strengths: Incredible frame. Stock components can easily go away and soon you'll be rolling on an XC race machine. After 3 years, dropouts still good, though worn. Integrated headset. Stiff handling on climbs. Nice finish. Weaknesses: Fork. Only because of bias towards Fox. Why haven't I upgraded? Good question. Initially, BB needed to be tightened. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Champion Cycling Bike Setup: Sram X9. Mavic Crossland disc. Easton comps. SLX cranks. Rock Shox Duke. Larsen TT ust.
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Raphaël
a Racer
from Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: August 30, 2008 Strengths: Fox Fork, handling, the quality you get for the price. Weaknesses: Wheels..! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mont Sainte-Anne Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: Demers Bicyclettes e Similar Products Used: Devinci Desperado, Rocky Mountain Element 70, Trek Y33, Giant NRS C2 Bike Setup: Shimano XT Dual, XTR Brakes, Xt in front, XTR rear, Mavic 3.1 tubeless, Monkeylite handlebar, RaceFace crank etc...
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Paul Maneveld
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: January 15, 2008 Strengths: Weight(none!); stiffness (lots!) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The Majik Forest, Tygerberg Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Cycle Trader Bike Setup: FoxF100X Terra Logic;AvidJuicy Carbon Disc brakes;Mavic xc717Disc wheels;DT Swiss hubs; Full SRAM XO; XTR pedals and cranks;Amoeba Carbon bars;Easton Stem and Seatpost; Selle San Marco carbon saddle;Kenda Klimax Lite UST tyres
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James
a Cross Country Rider
from WA, USA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2007 Strengths: Great value; light weight; excellent build quality. Weaknesses: a little too stiff? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: State Patrol Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: Cambria Online Similar Products Used: Trek 830; Giant Rincon; Giant ATX860 Bike Setup: Custom set-up: FOX F80-RL suspension fork, Mavic Crossland wheelset, Avid BB7 disc brakes, Deore XT derailleurs & shifters, Truvativ Holzfeller crankset.
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Caleb
a Racer
from Bozeman, MT, United States Date Reviewed: March 28, 2007 Strengths: Durability, speed, weight Weaknesses: Probably made in a sweat shop somewhere, but i guess thats the thing called life. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Nudraper (in Oklahoma) Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $1050.00 Purchased At: The Bicycle Store Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Epiphany Bike Setup: Slowly changed everything out with xtr, which consequently made it one of the fastest bikes around.
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Tom Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Houghton, MI Date Reviewed: December 28, 2006 Strengths: Very lightweight, nice looking, great components. Excellent feel. Weaknesses: None. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $850.00
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Jose Enrique Tavarez
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago , Dominican Republic Date Reviewed: November 12, 2006 Strengths: APPEARANCE, LIGHTNESS AND COMPONENTS Weaknesses: NONE Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: lLOS COLMADOS Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: BICICENTRO Similar Products Used: GT ZASKAR,SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER JAMIS DAKAR Bike Setup: MAVIC CROSSMAX XL, ROCK SHOX SID RACE, 
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Jin Maekawa
a Cross Country Rider
from Bangkok, Thailand Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006 Strengths: real light, sweet 2006 color (red and silver) great seatin postion, makes evryone break their neck when you ride pass them. Weaknesses: paint will scratch off easily, especially for the non powder coat version. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 15k narrow, red dirt, in hua hin Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $280.00 Purchased At: just for "xtc team" frame bought at interbike Similar Products Used: khs alite 4000 Bike Setup: xtc team frame, fox f100rlt, full lx components, mavic 517 rims with lx hubs, kore handle bar stem and seat post.
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Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, il, USA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2006 Strengths: Super light and sturdy, okay stock parts, screams up hills, a great deal! Weaknesses: little un-happy with the saddle, the installed disks a touch temperamental. I got what I $$$ for though! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: FDR park, IA or Paylos, IL Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: Litespeed, Iron Horse, a few Specialized Rockhoppers. Bike Setup: Stock with added Avid disks before riding out the store.
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Basil Chua
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: February 2, 2006 Strengths: The Giant XTC frame is superlight and rigid for this price. By using a KONA Caldera-spec parts for the same price range, it's unbelievably light and strong. Weaknesses: None for the moment. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Singapore Bike Setup: What I did was to install a KONA Caldera-spec parts onto the GIANT XTC frame. Marzhochi MX-2 fork, Hayes 9XC disc brakes, Truvati Blaze crank set, WTB handle/ saddle and of course upgraded Panaracer Cinder 2.1 and 2.25 tyres.
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Jimmy
a Weekend Warrior
from Tallahassee,Fl Date Reviewed: September 28, 2005 Strengths: Light,nimble, and FAST Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Great Bicycle Shop Similar Products Used: giant boulder se
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Chino
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain View, CA Date Reviewed: July 24, 2005 Strengths: Awesome bike, even stock. Great performance for the money (all Giants are). Light and very durable. Weaknesses: None. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: The Offramp Similar Products Used: '97 Specialized GX, '04 BigHit SPEC, '04 Giant Police Bike Bike Setup: Currently stock with Titec L-Bend bar ends and Azonic X Pedals. Possible upgrades in the near future include: Giant carbon atb stem, Easton carbon flatbars, Hayes SOLE XC hydraulic discs, and carbon seatpost.
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