Giant XTC SLR 2 Review

Giant XTC SLR 2 Review

Giant XTC SLR 2 Review

Price: 1399 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • sporty geo
  • one of the best bikes in this price range
  • strong climber
  • good fork provides good value for money
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Giant XTC SLR 2 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1399 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
-
607
607
618
628
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Reach
-
-
421
440
458
485
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Top Tube Length
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-
595
614
635
665
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Seat Tube Length
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-
380
431
475
525
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
74
74
74
74
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Head Tube Length
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-
95
95
105
115
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Head Tube Angle
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-
69,5
69,5
69,5
69,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
58
58
58
58
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
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Wheelbase
-
-
1117
1136
1152
1183
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Standover Height
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-
727
757
785
818
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Specification
  • Frame AluxX SLR Rahmen, 12x148mm Max. Reifenfreiheit: 2.4" Max. Kettenblattgröße: 36T
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork GIANT Crest 34 RRL, 100 mm Federweg, Boost 15x110mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper -
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100
  • Front Derailleur -
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow+, 12-fach
  • Crank Praxis Cadet M24, 32T Kettenblatt, 52mm Kettenlinie
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T
  • Chain KMC X-12
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT200, 180/160 mm
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims GIANT XCT, Tubeless Ready, 25 mm Innenweite
  • Front Hub Shimano MT410
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT410
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25 60 TPI, EXO, TLR Auslieferung schlauchlos
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25 60 TPI, EXO, TLR Auslieferung schlauchlos
  • Saddle GIANT Sport
  • Seat Post GIANT Connect 30.9 mm
  • Stem GIANT Contact
  • Handle Bar GIANT Connect XC
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Giant XTC SLR 2

Ludwig Döhl One of the sportiest bikes in this price range. The XTC SLR 2 has a very clear character. The moderate 69,5 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. Considering that in the range under 1500 Euro, hardly any other manufacturer makes a better bike for the same specs of wheels. Nice! The guarantee of 25 years proves that Giant is behind its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.