GIANT XTC SLR 29 2 Thundercloud Mountain bike

The aluminum xc hardtail xtc slr 29 is a more affordable alternative to the carbon xtc advanced 29. it is designed to give you a great balance of high efficiency and excellent handling, the right combination for performance and competitive cross-country racing.

The XTC SLR frame is the lightest aluminum MTB frame we have ever made, thanks to the premium ALUXX SLR alloy and advanced thinning process – ALUXX SLR tubes are 20% thinner (and therefore lighter) than ALUXX SL tubes. By combining premium material with the most advanced manufacturing processes, we are able to produce frames that are extremely lightweight yet still very stiff and strong.

ALUXX SLR aluminum frame We use high-quality 6011 aluminum alloy for the production of the ultralight ALUXX SLR frames. The combination of premium material, the most advanced aluminum processing technology and the advanced thinning process makes the ALUXX SLR tubes 20% thinner (and therefore lighter) than the ALUXX SL tubes. The ALUXX SLR frames provide the best strength-to-weight ratio of all Giant aluminum frames.
	OverDrive The oversize front fork steerer tube is designed to increase the stiffness of the front end of the frame and steering for precise handling. It includes oversize headset bearings (bottom 1 1/4” and top 1 1/8” for road bikes and bottom 1 1/2” and top 1 1/8” for MTB bikes) and a tapered fork steerer tube to ensure optimal steering stiffness.
Giant’s tubeless system Fewer flats. Better tire grip. Lower rolling resistance, a more comfortable and faster ride. With Giant’s tubeless system, you can enjoy all these benefits. The rims already come with tubeless tape and valves, so all you need to do is apply the sealant and the wheels are ready for tubeless use.

The ALUXX SLR aluminum frame is designed and engineered to be the most stiff-to-weight ratio frame in its class, resulting in high pedaling efficiency and precise handling in all conditions. The specifically race-tuned frame geometry offers the ideal balance of stability and control in almost any XC terrain.

The Giant Crest 34 RRL air fork has a 100 mm travel and is equipped with a handlebar-locking system. The Giant XCT 29 wheels are tubeless-ready out of the box for better ride quality and less risk of punctures, and all you need to do is apply the sealant. For added confidence on descents and technical sections, the higher of the two models offered is equipped with a telescoping seatpost, although the lower model can also be upgraded with a telescoping seatpost.