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Prices
Retail price
£ 750
£ 799
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 RL-R, 120mm Travel, Tapered Steerer Tube, 15x100 axle
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 15x100, Sealed Bearing [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, Loose Ball
Rims
Giant GX03V 6061 Aluminium, Double Wall, 21mm Inner Width
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 Ardent 27.5x2.25"
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.
TranzX YSP-15 Dropper Post
Stem
B'Twin Sport aluminium stem, 80 mm (M), 90 mm (L) or 100 mm (XL).
Giant Connect
Pedals
B'Twin platform pedals.