Product Overview
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.
SPECS
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float TC Performance Elite, 40mm, Fit 4 damper 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Rims | Giant CXR X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Front: Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle Rear: Giant AR alloy, DT350 36t ratchet system, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim CX-Ray |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler, 700x50c, tubeless |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Crankset | SRAM Force D1 DUB, 40t |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 1x12 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM XG-1295, 12-speed, 10x52 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic |
| Rotors | SRAM CenterLine 160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic |
| Handlebars | Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 16-degree flare |
| Tape/Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Stem | Giant Contact, 8-degree |
| Seatpost | Postmodern, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspensio |
| Saddle | Giant Approach SL |
| Accessories & Extras | tubeless prepared, 53mm max tire size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tire size in "short" flip chip position |
