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Prices

Retail price
£ 475
£ 475
Online price

Where to buy it

Specifications

Drivetrain

Chain
KMC Z72
KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink
Crank
Prowheel Burner 101P 24/34/42
Stout, forged alloy construction, 8-speed
Derailleurs
Front: Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing, 7/8-speed - Rear: Shimano Alivio, Shadow design, SGS cage, 9-speed
Shifters
Shimano Altus 24 speed
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG32 11x34
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

Frameset

Fork
Suntour XCT, HLO, QR, 100mm Travel, Size specific spring
SR Suntour XCM, coil spring, hydraulic lock-out w/Multi-Circuit Damping, 80/100mm of travel (size specific)
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminium
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry ORE down tube, butted tube sets, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Shoc
N/A
Giant Sport
Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise

Wheels

Hub
Giant Sport Tracker
Front: Shimano Center Lock, disc, 9x100mm QR, 32h - Rear: Shimano Center Lock, disc, 10x135mm QR, 32h
Rims
Giant GX03V, 21mm inner width
Stout 29, alloy disc, double-wall, pinned joint, 20mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Stainless, 14g
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: Tektro HDC-M290 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotorsBrake Levers: Tektro HDC-M290
Front: Shimano BL-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor - Rear: Shimano BR-M315, 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
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Saddle
Giant Connect, Upright
Body Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Giant Sport
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Stem
Giant Sport
Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise
Pedals
MTB caged
Specialized Dirt