GIANT XtC SLR 1

The "XtC SLR 1" model from GIANT, released in 2023, is a versatile mountain bike that stands out thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The price for this model is 1799 EUR.

The frame of the XtC SLR 1 is made from AluxX SLR aluminium and features a 12x148mm rear axle. The maximum tyre clearance is 2.4 inches, allowing for a wide range of tyre options, and the largest compatible chainring has 36 teeth.

The bike’s braking system consists of Shimano BR-MT500 brakes with disc sizes of 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The brake levers are Shimano BL-MT501, which ensure reliable and precise braking performance. The drivetrain is a 12-speed Shimano Deore XT M8100 Shadow+, controlled by the Shimano SLX M7100 shifter.

The bike is fitted with a GIANT Crest 34 RRL fork, which features a handlebar lockout and 100 mm of travel. The fork has a Boost axle measuring 15x110mm. The bottom bracket is a Shimano Pressfit, whilst the crankset is a Shimano SLX M7120 with a 32T chainring and a chainline of 52 mm. The cassette is a Shimano SLX M7100 with a 10–51T range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X-12 chain.

The XtC SLR 1’s handlebars are GIANT Connect XC, 740 mm wide, paired with GIANT Sole-O grips. The stem is a GIANT Contact, 80 mm long. The rims are GIANT XCT, tubeless-ready, with an internal width of 25 mm, and the tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25 EXO, TLR, which are supplied tubeless-ready. The hubs are Shimano MT410 and the spokes are from Sapim.

The saddle is a GIANT Sport model, mounted on a GIANT Connect seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The bike also comes with a tubeless kit containing fluid, valves, tyre levers, a valve core remover and instructions.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 458 mm, a stack of 618 mm, a seat tube length of 475 mm and a top tube length of 635 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube is 105 mm long, the chainstay length is 440 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 58 mm. The fork offset is 51 mm and the standover height is 785 mm. The crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1152 mm.

Overall, the GIANT XtC SLR 1 offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and performance for discerning mountain bikers.