New Maestro rear suspension adds 5mm of travel over previous generation, going from 135mm to 140mm. A trunnion mount shock and Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm combine for a longer stroke with a smooth, active feel. Rear suspension is paired with a 150mm travel fork for superior confidence and control on technical singletrack terrain.

Adjustable trail geometry

A three-position Maestro flip chip lets you dial in frame geometry for your riding style and terrain. The high setting adds more ground clearance, a good option for tight, technical terrain. The low setting creates a slacker head angle and lower bottom bracket for confident handling at higher speeds. The middle position is neutral. In addition, a new headset flip chip provides 10mm of reach adjustment.

Rear wheel options

All models come with 29-inch front and rear wheels, but the flip chip lets you opt for a mixed wheel setup including a 27.5 rear. The stock setup optimizes stability and roll-over speed, while a 27.5 rear wheel delivers a snappier feel and more saddle-to-tire clearance. Some riders favor this “mullet” setup for riding steep, technical terrain.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frame: Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, 12x148mm thru-axle, integrated downtube storage
• Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset
• Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite, two-position LSC adjust, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant
• Handlebar: Giant Contact SLR TR35, 20mm rise, composite, 780x35mm
• Grips: Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on
• Stem: Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm
• Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch Adjustable, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L/XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm
• Saddle: Giant Romero SL
• Pedals: N/A
• Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
• Brakes: Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100
• Cassette: SRAM GX, T-Type, 10x52
• Chain: SRAM GX, T-Type
• Crankset: SRAM GX, T-Type, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, Press Fit
• Rims: Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon rim, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 29
• Hubs: [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed
• Spokes: Sapim Laser straight pull, DBL technology
• Tires: [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless
• Extras: tubeless prepared, 2.5" max tire size, 34t max chainring size, 3M tailgate protector, integrated down tube storage bag