WASHBOARD DESCENTS, SKETCHY DIRT, GRAVEL AND ROCKS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL GET ON A GRAVEL RIDE. THIS NEW COMPOSITE GRAVEL MACHINE FEATURES A SUSPENSION FORK AND ENGINEERED COMPLIANCE TO HELP YOU FLOAT THROUGH ALL OF IT WITH SPEED AND CONTROL.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
Smooth control:
Composite frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs bumps and impacts so you can ride smoother and faster over rugged gravel and dirt.
Tuned compliance:
Lowered seatstays with smaller diameter tubes absorb road shocks and vibrations. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar adds more compliance without sacrificing the stiffness needed for cornering, sprinting or climbing.
Adaptable to the terrain:
A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase: short for quicker handling, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting also allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can use the included dropper/suspension seatpost for added capabilities, or switch to a proprietary D-Fuse seatpost or traditional 30.9mm round seatpost.
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout
Fork: RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle
Shock: N/A
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 16-degree flare S:44cm, M:46cm, M/L:46cm, L:48cm, XL:48cm
Grips: Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem: Giant Contact, 8-degree S:60mm, M:70mm, M/L:80mm, L:80mm, XL: 80mm
Seatpost: Postmodern, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension 415mm length / 100mm drop
Saddle: Giant Approach SL
Pedals: N/A
Shifters: SRAM Rival 1, 1x11
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival 1
Brakes: SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM Rival 1, left lever dropper switch
Cassette: SRAM Rival, 11-speed, 11x42
Chain: SRAM PC-1130
Crankset: SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 40t S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims: Giant CXR X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, [F] 25.8mm, [R] 25.8mm
Hubs: [F] Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant AR alloy, DT350 36t ratchet system, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
Tyres: Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless
Extras: Factory tubeless set up, 53mm max tyre size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tyre size in "short" flip chip position
All specifications listed are subject to change without notice.
