Developed to help Giant pro Alan Hatherly win the 2025 Elite Men’s XCO World Championship, this superlight XC composite flyer is engineered with a semi-integrated 120mm FlexPoint Pro rear suspension system and a flip chip to adjust geometry for any racecourse or XC terrain.
Key Performance Factors
TOTAL CONTROL
The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 120mm fork—helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of XC terrain. Superlight composite or alloy Giant WheelSystems (depending on model) with a next-generation 120-tooth helical ratchet drive system for immediate power and robust 5mm rim sidewalls for greater protection against impacts and punctures.

LOW-LATENCY SPEED CONCEPT
A fully reengineered composite frameset is 89 grams lighter than it predecessor, with 7.95 percent greater stiffness-to-weight ratio (efficiency) to help you power up climbs and make every watt count. The WheelSystems and integrated handlebar/stem units are designed for maximum efficiency and instantaneous response to rider input. The rear shock is repositioned and semi-integrated with the top tube, shaving weight and creating space for a second water bottle cage.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION
A new one-piece integrated handlebar/stem unit adds compliance to reduce shocks and vibrations, improving control and hand comfort. It’s available in two models—the Contact SLR XC Integrated composite and Contact SL XC Integrated alloy. Both feature the same seamless cable routing and versatile sizing with a 780mm standard width and stem lengths ranging from 50-90mm.

FRAME
SIZES S, M, L, XL
COLOURS Mariana Blue/Icicle White
FRAME Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm
FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle
FORK RockShox Sid Select+ 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost
15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout
SHOCK RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate
COMPONENTS
HANDLEBAR Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep
GRIPS SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate
STEM Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
SEATPOST Giant Contact Switch SL dropper S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 340mm M:
140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm L: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm XL:
140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm
SADDLE Giant Grit
PEDALS N/A
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFTERS SRAM Eagle 90, 1x12
FRONT DERAILLEUR N/A
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type
BRAKES Shimano SLX BR-M7100, hydraulic, Giant TR-55 rotors [F]180mm,
[R]160mm
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano SLX BL-M7100
CASSETTE SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10x52
CHAIN SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
CRANKSET SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm,
L:175mm, XL:175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB, press fit
WHEELS
RIMS XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem
HUBS [F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant Alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver,
6-Bolt
SPOKES Sapim
TYRES Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless
EXTRAS Tubeless prepared, MRP 1x CS chain guide
LIMITS
MAX TYRE CLEARANCE 2.4"
MAX CHAINRING SIZE 34t