Description
Rock rolls, sketchy drops, and step-ups. This new full-composite trail machine handles it all with confidence and control. New longer travel Maestro rear suspension (145mm), adjustable geometry, and a mixed wheel setup make it a singletrack sensation.
Updated suspension
This “SX” series features an all-new Maestro rear suspension system with added travel (145mm) for technical singletrack. The trunnion mount shock and Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm combine for a longer stroke that has a smooth, active feel, plus greater stiffness in the chassis for improved tracking over rough terrain. The rear suspension is paired with a longer travel 160mm suspension fork, giving aggressive trail riders added confidence and control.
Adjustable trail geometry
A three-position Maestro flip chip lets you dial in frame geometry to suit your riding style and terrain. The high setting adds more ground clearance, a good option for tight, technical singletrack. The low setting creates a slacker head angle and lower bottom bracket for confident handling at higher speeds. The middle position is neutral. In addition, a new headset flip chip provides 10mm of total reach adjustment.
Mixed wheel setup
This model comes with a 27.5-inch rear wheel. The smaller wheel diameter delivers an agile, snappy feel on the trail and more saddle-to-tire clearance in the rear. Riders typically favor this “mullet” setup for riding steep, technical terrain.
Specs
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, 44mm offset, 160mm, 15×110 Kabolt, custom tuned for Giant |
|---|---|
| Hubs | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed |
| Rims | Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon rim, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 27.5 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 S/M:40mm, L/XL:50mm |
| Chain | KMC X-12 |
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 145mm Maestro suspension, flip chip – Maestro 3, flip chip – headset, 12x148mm thru-axle, integrated downtube storage |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis DHRII 27.5×2.4, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-M7100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm |
| Saddle | Giant Romero SL |
| Spokes | Sapim Laser straight pull, DBL technology |
| Crankset | Shimano M512, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M/L/XL:170mm |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch Adjustable, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L/XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 1×12 |
| Handlebars | Giant Contact TR35, 20mm rise, alloy, 780x35mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant |
| Tape/Grips | Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore BL-M6100 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7100 |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Accessories & Extras | tubeless prepared, 2.5″ max tire size, 36t max chainring size, 3M tailgate protector, integrated down tube storage bag |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano SLX, 10×51 |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Kelp Forest / Small | 4712878977471 | 1109008104 |
| Kelp Forest / Medium | 4712878977488 | 1109008105 |
| Kelp Forest / Large | 4712878977495 | 1109008107 |
| Kelp Forest / X-Large | 4712878977501 | 1109008108 |
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