Smooth control: Lightweight aluminum frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs impacts so you can ride smoother and faster over rugged gravel and dirt.

Tuned compliance: Lowered seatstays with smaller diameter tubes absorb road shocks and vibrations. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar adds more compliance without sacrificing the stiffness needed for cornering, sprinting or climbing.

Adaptable to the terrain: A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase: short for quicker handling, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting also allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper/suspension seatpost for added capabilities, or switch to a proprietary D-Fuse seatpost or traditional 30.9mm round seatpost.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame              
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout

Fork                 
RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle

Handlebar       
Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 31.8mm XS:42cm, S:42cm, M:44cm, M/L:44cm, L:46cm, XL:46cm

Grips                
Cork tape with gel

Stem                
Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:50mm, S:60mm, M:70mm, M/L:80mm, L:80mm, XL:90mm

Seatpost          
Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm XS:295mm, S:345mm, M:345mm, M/L:345mm, L:395mm, XL:395mm

Saddle             
Giant Approach

Shifters            
SRAM Rival 1, 1x12

Rear Derailleur          
SRAM Rival 1

Brakes              
SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Brake Levers    
SRAM Rival 1, left lever dropper switch

Cassette           
SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 11x42

Chain               
SRAM PC-1130

Crankset          
SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Bottom Bracket       
SRAM DUB, press fit

Rims                
Giant XCT-1 Disc WheelSystem

Hubs                
Shimano cup and cone

Spokes             
Stainless

Tires                 
Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless

Extras              
Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tire size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tire size in "short" flip chip position