Unlock new terrain with this progressive new gravel bike featuring front suspension technology. The lightweight aluminum frame has suspension-optimized geometry and a flip chip that lets you adjust wheelbase and tire clearance for any adventure.
Key Performance Factors
Smooth control
Lightweight aluminum frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs 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.
Tech & Features
Advanced Composite Technology
Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
ALUXX SL Aluminum Technology
This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for a high-performance ride quality.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Flip Chip - Dropout
Allows riders to quickly adjust the geometry and rear-wheel tire clearance with eccentric, offset two-position hardware in the rear wheel dropouts.
Sizing
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with us to determine the correct size.
- M: 169cm - 181cm
- L: 179cm - 191cm
Specs
| Size | M, L |
| Color | Cold Night/Aged Denim |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 16-degree flare 46cm |
| Stem | Giant Contact, 80mm |
| Seatpost | Postmodern, dropper, 415mm / 100mm drop |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1, 1x11 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival, 11-speed, 11x42 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 172.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, threaded |
| Rims | Giant XCT-1 Disc WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Shimano cup and cone |
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Tires | Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless |
| Extra | tubeless prepared, 53mm max tire size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tire size in "short" flip chip position |
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