Chaotic starts the battle for position red zone climbs & technical descents. XC racing is where adrenaline meets endurance & this all-new superlight hardtail gives you just the kick you need to move up through the pack. When it comes to pure XC racing speed & performance nothing beats the efficiency of a lightweight carbon hardtail. The new Xt C Advanced SL 29 builds on its World Cup pedigree with a totally re-engineered frame that represents the lightest off-road machine we’ve ever built. The superlight chassis is handcrafted with pro-level Advanced SL carbon featuring geometry that’s optimized for its balanced stable & fast-rolling 29-inch wheels. Each one is custom assembled with a specific carbon layup schedule that varies according to frame size. The result? Supercharged climbing efficiency smooth compliance through roots rocks & ruts & uncompromising performance to match your XC obsession. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Superlight & responsive Pro-level Advanced SL carbon frame is the lightest off-road frame Giant has ever produced offering serious XC racers a competitive advantage for climbing accelerating & sprinting. Ultra-efficient The frame is engineered with the highest stiffness-to-weight-ratio of any hardtail mountain bike in its class which translates to ultra-efficient pedalling power & precise handling on the trail. Custom compliance Each frame is custom-tuned based on its size. Individual carbon lay-up schedules are created to optimise vertical compliance to produce a smoother ride quality on XC terrain. Sizes M L XL Colours Gloss Rainbow Black / Black Frame Advanced SL-Grade Composite Fork Rock Shox SID Ultimate Debon Air Carbon Over Drive 100mm 15x 110 Maxle Stealth Shock N/A Handlebar Giant Contact SLR XC Flat composite 750x 31.8 Stem Giant Contact SLR composite Seatpost Giant Contact SLR composite 30.9 Saddle Giant Contact SLR (forward) Pedals N/A Shifters SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Front Derailleur N/A Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Brakes SRAM Level Ultimate Brake Levers SRAM Level Ultimate Cassette SRAM Eagle AXS 10x 50 Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle Crankset SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS DUB 34t with MRP 1x Carbon Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB press fit Rims Giant XCR-0 29 Composite Wheel System Hubs Giant XCR-0 29 Wheel System Spokes Giant XCR-0 29 Wheel System Tyres Maxxis Recon Race 29x 2.25 foldable TLR EXO tubeless Extras Tubeless prepared