WASHBOARD DESCENTS, SKETCHY DIRT, GRAVEL AND ROCKS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL GET ON A GRAVEL RIDE. THIS NEW COMPOSITE GRAVEL MACHINE FEATURES A SUSPENSION FORK AND ENGINEERED COMPLIANCE TO HELP YOU FLOAT THROUGH ALL OF IT WITH SPEED AND CONTROL.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Smooth control
Composite frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs bumps and 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 tyres up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper seatpost for maximum confidence, or switch to a proprietary D-Fuse seatpost or a standard 30.9mm round seatpost.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Advanced composite frameset is designed with suspension-optimized geometry and paired with a 40mm travel fork, delivering a smooth, controlled ride quality on rugged gravel and dirt. A flip chip on the rear dropout lets you adjust the wheelbase and increase tire clearance up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper post, switch to a proprietary Giant D-Fuse seatpost for added compliance, or use a standard 30.9mm round seatpost. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar further minimizes fatigue by absorbing shocks and vibrations.
Components
Frame Advanced-Grade Composite, 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
Grips Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem Giant Contact
Seatpost Postmodern, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension
Saddle Giant Approach SL
Shifters SRAM Rival 1, 1x11
Rear Derailleur SRAM Rival 1
Brakes SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine 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
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims Giant CXR X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, [F] 25.8mm, [R] 25.8mm
Hubs[F] Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant AR alloy, 36t ratchet system, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Sapim CX-Ray
Tires Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless
Extras Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tyre size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tyre size in "short" flip chip position
WASHBOARD DESCENTS, SKETCHY DIRT, GRAVEL AND ROCKS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL GET ON A GRAVEL RIDE. THIS NEW COMPOSITE GRAVEL MACHINE FEATURES A SUSPENSION FORK AND ENGINEERED COMPLIANCE TO HELP YOU FLOAT THROUGH ALL OF IT WITH SPEED AND CONTROL.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Smooth control
Composite frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs bumps and 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 tyres up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper seatpost for maximum confidence, or switch to a proprietary D-Fuse seatpost or a standard 30.9mm round seatpost.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Advanced composite frameset is designed with suspension-optimized geometry and paired with a 40mm travel fork, delivering a smooth, controlled ride quality on rugged gravel and dirt. A flip chip on the rear dropout lets you adjust the wheelbase and increase tire clearance up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper post, switch to a proprietary Giant D-Fuse seatpost for added compliance, or use a standard 30.9mm round seatpost. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar further minimizes fatigue by absorbing shocks and vibrations.
Components
Frame Advanced-Grade Composite, 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
Grips Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem Giant Contact
Seatpost Postmodern, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension
Saddle Giant Approach SL
Shifters SRAM Rival 1, 1x11
Rear Derailleur SRAM Rival 1
Brakes SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine 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
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims Giant CXR X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, [F] 25.8mm, [R] 25.8mm
Hubs[F] Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant AR alloy, 36t ratchet system, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Sapim CX-Ray
Tires Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless
Extras Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tyre size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tyre size in "short" flip chip position