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Prices

Retail price
£ 749
£ 750
Online price

Where to buy it

Specifications

Drivetrain

Chain
KMC X10
SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed w/PowerLink
Crank
FSA Comet 24/36
Specialized Stout XC, 2-piece 2x10, 24mm spindle, anti-corrosion hardware
Derailleurs
Front: SRAM X5, high-clamp 34.9mm, 2x10 - Rear: Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed
Shifters
Shimano Deore 20 speed
Shimano Deore, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11x36
SRAM PG-1020, 10-speed, 11-36t

Frameset

Fork
Suntour Epixon Air, LO-RC, Alloy steerer, QR, 100m Travel
Manitou M30 29, 80/100mm of travel (size specific), 1.125x1.5" tapered steerer, 30mm stanchion, QR, 51mm offset, post mount disc, 160mm rotor
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminium
Specialized A1 SL Aluminum, Trail 29 geometry, fully-butted tube sets, ORE down tube, tapered head tube, forged dropouts, disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger
Shoc
N/A
Giant Sport
Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise

Wheels

Hub
Giant Sport Tracker
Front: Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock disc, 9x100mm, 28h - Rear: Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock disc, 10x135mm, 32h
Rims
Giant GX03V, 21mm inner width
Stout XC 29, alloy disc, double-wall, pinned joint, 21mm inner width, 28/32h
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Stainless, 14g, black
Tyres
Maxxis Ikon 27.5 x 2.2"
Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection - Rear: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection

Brakes

Brakes
undefinedBrakes: Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotorsBrake Levers: Shimano M315
Front: Shimano BR-M365, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor - Rear: Shimano BR-M365, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

Components

Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 730mm
Stout, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Lock-on grips, 130.4mm length
Saddle
Giant Connect, Upright
Body Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Giant Sport
Alloy, 12.5mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Stem
Giant Sport
Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise
Pedals
MTB caged
Specialized Dirt