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Prices

Retail price
£ 750
£ 749
Online price

Where to buy it

Specifications

Drivetrain

Chain
KMC X9
Crank
FSA Comet 24/38
Shifters
Shimano Alivio 18 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG400 12x36

Frameset

Fork
RockShox XC32 TK Solo Air fork with 120 mm travel. Fork equipped with a manual lockout button. 9 mm front axle, 32 mm dampers.
Suntour Raidon XC LO-R, 100mm Travel, Tapered Steerer Tube, QR
Frame
Rockrider 120 mm frame, 6061 aluminium, equipped with patented NEUF kinematics (New Excentric Ultimate Frame). Benefits: - anti-bobbing: all the pedalling energy is transmitted to the rear wheel, - dynamic: - shock absorption over obstacles means faster cycling.
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, Tapered Headtube, Semi-Internal Cable Routing
Shoc
N/A
B'Twin Sport aluminium stem, 80 mm (M), 90 mm (L) or 100 mm (XL).
Giant Connect

Wheels

Hub
[F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, Loose Ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, Loose Ball
Rims
Giant CR70 29" 6061 Aluminium, Double Wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Tyres
Hutchinson Toro 27.5" x 2.25 66 TPI, or Taipan 27.5 x 2.10 66 TPI front tyre: well known as versatile tyres with good traction on all types of terrain. Hutchinson Taipan 27.5" x 2.1 rear tyre; a new tyre renowned for its high performance.
Maxxis Crossmark II 29x2.25"
Wheels
Aero Trail Evo 21 mm wheels for greater shock resistance. only 28 front and rear spokes: lighter and good lateral stiffness. Machined hubs with sealed bearings. The 27.5 inch wheels provide a good compromise: they have more traction and ease of riding over obstacles than a 26" wheel, while limiting the negative impact of inertia on the bike's steering and responsiveness, and providing greater rigidity than a 29" wheel.

Brakes

Brakes
Avid DB1 brakes: powerful, progressive and reliable. 160 mm front and rear discs.
undefinedBrakes: Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brakes, 180/160mm rotorsBrake Levers: Shimano M315

Components

Handlebar
B'Twin Comp aluminium low rise handlebar, 690 mm long. - 1"1/8 steering socket, with semi integrated Aheadset with sealed bearings.B'Twin Sport Grip 700 with outer lock-on for unparalleled grip and traction suited to steering.
Giant Connect Trail 730mm
Saddle
B'Twin sport saddle, lightweight and comfortable. - B'Twin sport saddle, lightweight and comfortable. - B'Twin sport saddle, lightweight and comfortable.
Giant Connect, Upright
Seatpost
B'Twin Sport 29.8 mm aluminium seat post.
Giant Connect
Stem
B'Twin Sport aluminium stem, 80 mm (M), 90 mm (L) or 100 mm (XL).
Giant Connect
Pedals
B'Twin platform pedals.