Product Information
Giant Trance X Advanced SL 0. 2012
A bike like this has so many outstanding features it is a difficult task deciding where to start when giving an explanation of its various merits. As Giant themselves say "Behold the ultimate trail bike."
A significant reason for this bold claim is the outstanding qualities of the Advanced SL frame, as the highest-performance T-800 raw carbon-fiber material is painstakingly woven in Giant’s own composite factory to create the most cutting-edge frames available today. This is the technology used by Giant’s world championship-caliber racers as they compete in the most demanding events on the planet. These frames feature the most advanced engineering and construction methods, including:
Fusion Process: Advanced SL toptubes are “grafted” to the seattube using filament winding and co-molding. This complex process involves hand-weaving the two tubes together, then re-molding the area under heat and high pressure to unify the junction—resulting in a lighter, stronger junction than with traditional molding.
CNT Technology: Carbon Nanotube Technology refers to a microscopic polymer added to Giant’s custom-blended resin.* Acting like miniature buttresses, CNT particles strengthen the layers of composite. Frames featuring CNT are 14 percent more impact-resistant than those without it.
Quite simply, the best composite frames available.
Add to this awesome chassis the 5" maestro suspension, Fox Talas forks and RP23 rear shock, both with the revolutionary Kashima coating, a Shimano XTR ensemble and a DT Swiss wheelset and it is easy to see that Giants claim as to the ultimate trail bike is no idle boast.
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Sizes
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S:16, M:18, L:20, XL:21
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Colours
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Carbon/Silver
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Frame
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Advanced SL composite Maestro 5.0” travel
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Fork
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Fox Talas RLC FIT Factory w/15QR axle and OverDrive 2 Steerer, 4.7”-5.5”/120-140mm Travel w/ Kashima Coat, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Bearings
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Shock
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Fox Factory RP23 w/XV sleeve, Boost Valve & Adaptive Logic w/ Kashima Coat
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Handlebar
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Giant Contact SLR composite 690mm x 19mm rise
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Grips
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Giant lock on
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Stem
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Giant Contact SLR OverDrive 2 composite, 4 bolt, 8 degree
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Seat Post
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Giant Contact Switch-R alloy micro-adjust 30.9
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Saddle
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Fi'zi:k Gobi XM w/ K:ium Rail
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Shifters
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Shimano XTR rapid fire 30 sp.
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Front Derailleur
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Shimano XTR 10 sp. 34.9
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Rear Derailleur
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Shimano XTR Shadow 10 sp.
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Brakes
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Shimano XTR Trail hydraulic w/7” front & 6” rear centre-lock rotors
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Brake Levers
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Shimano XTR Trail hydraulic
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Cassette
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Shimano Deore XTR 10 sp. 11-36T
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Chain
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Shimano XTR 10 sp.
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Crankset
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Shimano XTR 24x32x42T
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Bottom Bracket
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Shimano XTR integrated, outboard
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Wheelset
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DT Swiss Tricon XM1550 UST Tubeless Disc wheelset w/15QR, centre lock*
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Tyres
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26x2.25 TL Ready EVO
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Other
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Shock pump
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