When it comes to pure XC climbing, acceleration and speed, nothing beats the efficiency of this lightweight composite hardtail.
Engineered for pedaling stiffness, quick handling and the smooth, balanced ride of 29-inch wheels, it’s just the kick you need to move up through the pack.
When the terrain is fast and the climbs are steep, this is the race bike of choice for Giant XC pros like MTB Marathon World Champion Leo Páez.
The XTC Advanced SL 29 boasts World Cup pedigree and a progressive frame design that achieves the lofty goal of being the lightest off-road machine ever built by Giant.
Hammer up climbs, accelerate on smooth single track, carry your speed as the trail dips and dives. This lightweight aluminum 29er combines efficiency and balanced control, just the right combination for XC performance.
With a frameset that’s engineered using ALUXX SLR, our highest-grade aluminum, this superlight and agile 29er delivers speed and efficiency for XC riders and racers.
Designed to ride with a 100mm suspension fork, it’s a race-bred climber with quick acceleration. The 29er-specific frame geometry offers an ideal balance of stability and maneuverability on all types of XC terrain.
Hammer up climbs, accelerate on smooth single track, carry your speed as the trail dips and dives. This lightweight aluminum 29er combines efficiency and balanced control, just the right combination for XC performance.
With a frameset that’s engineered using ALUXX SLR, our highest-grade aluminum, this superlight and agile 29er delivers speed and efficiency for XC riders and racers.
Designed to ride with a 100mm suspension fork, it’s a race-bred climber with quick acceleration. The 29er-specific frame geometry offers an ideal balance of stability and maneuverability on all types of XC terrain.
VERSATILITY Equipped with integrated mounts for fenders, a rear rack, and a kickstand, the Alight lets you customize your accessories so you can make room for all your essentials and stay clear of debris.
COMFORT Staying comfortable on your daily rides is a non-negotiable, so the Alight comes with shock-absorbing grips, a compliant D-Fuse seatpost, and a pressure-relieving saddle.
CONTROL The Alight powerful disc brakes work in dry or wet conditions, and with the increased fork clearance, you can install up to a 40c tire, which allows for greater traction.
VERSATILITY Equipped with integrated mounts for fenders, a rear rack, and a kickstand, the Alight lets you customize your accessories so you can make room for all your essentials and stay clear of debris.
COMFORT Staying comfortable on your daily rides is a non-negotiable, so the Alight comes with shock-absorbing grips, a compliant D-Fuse seatpost, and a pressure-relieving saddle.
CONTROL The Alight powerful disc brakes work in dry or wet conditions, and with the increased fork clearance, you can install up to a 40c tire, which allows for greater traction.
INTEGRATED AERODYNAMICS AeroSystem Shaping, a result of CFD analysis and dynamic wind-tunnel testing, optimises aerodynamic performance at every yaw angle. The truncated ellipse airfoil tube shapes and Contact SLR/SL Aero cockpit help produce the best overall aero performance.
RACE-WINNING EFFICIENCY Advanced-grade composite frame and full composite fork deliver optimal stiffness and weight savings. The result is an even greater stiffness-to-weight advantage.
EASIER ADJUSTABILITY All-new cable routing through the handlebar and frame makes it quicker and easier to adjust or change cockpit components and fine-tune performance and riding position.
CONFIDENT HANDLING Frame is designed with endurance positioning and shorter chainstays for precise handling, agility and control. A longer reach, shorter stem and lower bottom bracket drop improves stability on rugged terrain.
TUNED COMPLIANCE New frame features thinner, dropped seatstays to absorb road shocks and vibrations. D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost work as a system to add compliance without sacrificing stiffness while cornering, sprinting or climbing.
ADAPTABLE TO THE TERRAIN A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase short for quicker handling and acceleration, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance, or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper post.
CONFIDENT HANDLING Frame is designed with endurance positioning and shorter chainstays for precise handling, agility and control. A longer reach, shorter stem and lower bottom bracket drop improves stability on rugged terrain.
TUNED COMPLIANCE New frame features thinner, dropped seatstays to absorb road shocks and vibrations. D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost work as a system to add compliance without sacrificing stiffness while cornering, sprinting or climbing.
ADAPTABLE TO THE TERRAIN A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase short for quicker handling and acceleration, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance, or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper post.