Giant XTC SLR!

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Giant XTC SLR!

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Giant XTC SLR!
Today we finally get to take a look at the brand new 2021 Giant XTC SLR 29 2! I have been waiting for the return of the aluminum XTC as a great option for an entry level race platform to build upon and Giant did not disappoint.
I also have sentimental value with the XTC line of mountain bikes because it was one of the first nicer bikes I got to race.
I hope you are all staying safe and enjoy the content. Don't forget to like and subscribe. I will see you all in the next one!
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@DeadlyGhostrider 3 жыл бұрын

Attention to detail at 2:17. Matched the music with the torque clicks. Nice work. Just shows your dedication towards making these videos.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. I'm definitely still a begginer in the editing process but I'm learning!🙂

@codyharder7151 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased this bike as a US expat living in Kenya - the international version comes with a Shimano Deore rear derailleur, 10x51 cassette, and a Praxis crankset/bottom bracket. Love the color scheme myself on this bike as well as just how light it is.

@enzocipriano4321 Жыл бұрын

*I love the **Latest.Bike** . The standard seat that cMe with the bike was incredibly uncomfortable, but a quick seat swap made the bike so much more enjoyable.*

@teamsic4106 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up this bike recently. It is a ridiculously good bike for 1300-1400! I have watched both of your reviews on this XTC which convinced me to grab this. I am very happy I did. It rides so smooth and efficiently. I love it. Thanks for the great review.

@JayG94 3 жыл бұрын

"There goes Troy, Hey Troy" 😅👏

@koukimonzta 3 жыл бұрын

love the color. You can wear any color with black and look awesome.

@cristianorihuelamucha1596 3 жыл бұрын

It weights less than the Specialized Chisel. Now i have to rethink twice when buying mi next bike

@kofalin 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, specially now that a chisel cost 1600. I might wait for the 2022 model, maybe they switch to deore drivetrain

@badagaioo 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Fathom 2 2020 and I'm completely in love with it and like you mentioned on the XTC, it's a perfect canvas for upgrades. That being said, the weight on this one is really impressive.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

The fathom is an awesome bike! I really wish I could just buy the frame of the XTC. I think it would be a great inexpensive lightweight frame to build upon

@travisstiles8645 3 жыл бұрын

I own this bike. It's a fantastic out of the box upgrade as you break it kind of bike. I'm adding red accents around. Planning on swapping for a nice red oval chainring or adding a dropper post next

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooooo, I have to admit that black with red accents is my favorite color way

@AmilcarPino 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for posting the video...Good bike I am waiting to buy exactly the same bike size M....I'll be waiting for your next video....new subscriber here.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for subscribing! I'm working on the first ride video right now

@Draigmeistr 3 жыл бұрын

I have the SLR 1 bike and it's awesome! I just changed saddle and grips.

@danielm2058 3 жыл бұрын

11,8kg is amazing

@zaldymtb-ride5114 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing !! Can i have that one haha

@HomieJeans 3 ай бұрын

I had an xtc 29" carbon back in 2013, bad geometry lol, does your foot still hit the front wheel when turning?

@artyboy1377 3 жыл бұрын

Giant makes the best value for money bikes. I got a Giant XTC with Shimano SLX drivetrain & hydraulic brakes at $850 which was a real steal. Their housebrand air suspension may not be as good as Rockshox's offerings but its pretty decent for my riding needs.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

And for the price, their air forks are wayyyyyyy better than the suntour spring forks that they were using a few years ago

@CormierTC 3 жыл бұрын

I live about an hour north of the Charlotte area and most local trails are pretty mellow. Would you recommend this or the Fathom 2 29er for a sort of do all bike. Mostly trail riding with the occasional friendly XC race? Also, doing any Cane Creek races this year? I’m considering one for my first XC race.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

Based off of the charlotte trails I would prefer to have the XTC myself just because of how quick it handles. The fathom will still get the job done but lends itself more to an all around hardtail than to having one specific purpose if that makes sense. All things held constant I will be doing the Cane Creek series again this year! I definitely recommend it for a first race

@berschte 4 ай бұрын

Which one to choose from XTC or Fathom?

@scottwatson7844 3 жыл бұрын

I'm tempted by the XtC SLR 1 with Shimano SLX and a XT rear derailleur it's £1499 over in England but am debating this or a full suspension Anthem with the same group set, decisions, decisions ! For anyone reading this I'm fairly new to the sport but have got into off road riding when I bought a gravel bike last year.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think you will be disappointed with either bike. I've raced a carbon xtc and anthem. When looking at an XC full squish vs hardtail it really depends on what matters most to you and what trail you will be on most of the time. In an ideal world I would have one of each but that is a lot of dough😁

@scottwatson7844 3 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes thanks for the advice I don’t race but do generally cover a lot of miles so like the idea of an xc bike due to being faster and more efficient though not sure I’d appreciate the stretched out nature of a race rig and found after test riding a anthem (it was a size to big for me) that it felt hard on the neck and might prefer a more mellow position on something like a trance 29er. Though not sure if a trance would be more bike than are ever really need.

@irwinpenano7223 2 жыл бұрын

Is internal dropper seatpost possible with this model?

@dingo2083 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see the 2021 Giant Reign 29 2 review.

@antondiaz8547 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I wish you could review the xtc advanced 3 29.

@JayG94 3 жыл бұрын

Also do you recommend a torque wrench? Half decent for a decent price?

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

The cheaper ones I have used all tend go out of calibration relatively quick no matter how careful I am. Granted, I use the thing every day. The park tool torque wrench is sufficient for most at home use. Even with using it every day it lasted a couple years which I thought was great. The last one I got is a snap on which is amazing but geeeeeez is it pricey!

@JayG94 3 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes Yeah I don't want to have to raid fort Knox for anything Snapon Haha, but might have to invest in one even just to set up my new bike (if I can ever make a decision!) Thanks for getting back to me 👍🏻

@nathanjeide-detweiler9388 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Any idea what the frameset weighs? I'm curious how it compares to Specialized's new Chisel. It's a great time to be interested in aluminum frames.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I recall giant stating somewhere that the frame weighs about 1450g. I do know that they claim that it is their lightest aluminum frame mtb they have ever produced. I'd love to be able to do a high end aluminum comparison of all the big bike brands!

@nathanjeide-detweiler9388 3 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes Yeah that would be a sweet comparison. I'd be curious to know if Giant is using a similar welding process to that of Specialized DSW.

@markoliovic7519 2 жыл бұрын

the xtc slr 1 frame size L weighed 1740 grams in a german review:

@seksualusis 2 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes I recall this was said to be true for the size S.

@silver_c1oud 2 жыл бұрын

@@markoliovic7519 do you have a Link?

@dano15022 3 жыл бұрын

I too am looking at this bike and the fantom 29. My SWPA trails are tight switchback and then I ride the railtrails with my roadies friends. I think this bike might be good for the tight single track . Are the rear hubs the same on this bike and the fantom 29

@RiteshKumar-cf2yk 2 жыл бұрын

Can you upgrade xtc slr 1 with an internal routing dropper post? If yes can you explain how to as I tried but failed :(

@YanicEtoCharles Жыл бұрын

can i remove the remote lock out ?

@emmanuelnocete135 3 жыл бұрын

"hey troy!" made my day😂 btw I'd like to ask if this could fit a fox 32 stepcast 2020? And is it dropper ready?

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help😂. It can accept the stepcast and I'm pretty sure the bike has the port for the dropper cable but I need to confirm that

@emmanuelnocete135 3 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes noice looks like my XC race bike will be death. Or as the weight weenies against droppers on an XC course say haha!

@markoliovic7519 2 жыл бұрын

Theres space for the dropper cable - i managed to install a oneup 180 in a size l- 27,2 seattube though…routing was so/so but managable with a park tools magnet set

@mariopejovic Жыл бұрын

@@markoliovic7519 heya there. I have XTC SLR and thinking about adding dropper post. have you had to remove bottom bracket to install dropper post? or that hole under the seat post is meant for dropper post cable to go trough it?

@m.p.l.4593 Жыл бұрын

@@mariopejovic no i bought a park tool magnet set and managed to get the cable through… was frustrating for about 15 minutes then i managed to get the cable through… takes a bit of fidling though

@pedrodiaz1183 3 жыл бұрын

can't decide between this and the fathom 2 any advice?? will be my first bike and i like them both

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

Both are solid bikes. It really depends on what kind of riding you are wanting to do. The fathom is definitely more "trail" oriented and will be more stable on the descents. The xtc will be lighter and will climb like a mountain goat

@silver_c1oud 3 жыл бұрын

I Have this Bike But XTC SLR 1 it comes with Better Components SLX-XT Drivetrain Shimano MT 500 Breaks. Currenlty Change its Suspension to Rockshox Reba. and might add Dropper Post Next time

@shwndh 2 жыл бұрын

Have they fixed the issues with the Crest fork yet? It's a compelling value but that fork is defective out the box!

@silver_c1oud 2 жыл бұрын

When i bought My XTc, immediately i took it of and replace it with Rockshox Reba. that saves me some headache

@aaron___6014 3 жыл бұрын

Can you buy just the frameset?

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

At the moment, sadly, no. I think Giant is just trying to keep up with bike demands period. It would be a killer inexpensive frame though if they did

@Montblanc1986 3 жыл бұрын

3 piece SX crank super heavy, that sucks but you can get the carbon GX that aren't super light but real stiff

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Most of the time I pick stiffness over weight

@mixalhs8155 3 жыл бұрын

I would take it for advanced use😅 but with changed all specs

@kaylamoss1768 3 жыл бұрын

What a cutie 🥰

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@jjanscp 3 жыл бұрын

what is your advice, i dont know if buy the xtc slr 2 or de model xtc slr 1?

@silver_c1oud 2 жыл бұрын

Go for XTC 1 simply because it had better Drivetrain and Brakeset

@sanchez714 3 жыл бұрын

Is the frame boost ? Is it only boost on the front or does it have boost on the rear ?

@silver_c1oud 2 жыл бұрын

Boost front and rear

@mariopejovic 3 жыл бұрын

new subscriber here. after watching this video and report video on this model, I contacted local dealer. it seems in Europe (at least where i live) we'll be getting bikes with better components, model 1 will have XT derailleur, slx shifter and cassette and MT 500 brakes, while version 2 is with Deore derailleur, shifter, cassette and mt200. it will be available sometimes in march. most likely will get one of those two bikes, but not sure yet which one yet. price difference is around 300USD. in your opinion, is it worth it to pay extra? keep up with the great content.

@MossieRidesBikes 3 жыл бұрын

For the price difference, the value is definitely there. I personally would get the 1 but I also like to go ahead and get as close to what I want with the stock bike. You could easily get the 2 if you were wanting to upgrade as you go. I love the xt rear derailleur but I would probably still get a better shifter and brakes whenever the stock ones wore out. Thanks for your support!!

@mariopejovic 3 жыл бұрын

@@MossieRidesBikes thank you for your input. I will think about it. I don't race, just love the xc type of riding, so gram saving is not high on my list of priorities. I mean, I use flats on my old GT Avalanche. Just want something reliable that I won't have to replace in few months :)

@Rudyrcl10 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I am 1.87 m, what size do you recommend? Thanks for the video! I hope to get one in these days!

@charleschriz1563 3 жыл бұрын

L,29

@alicangul2603 3 жыл бұрын

Nice weight.

@lionelbeaulaton7610 Жыл бұрын

très bonne vidèos

@lompia9875 3 жыл бұрын

where you from?

@michiganstate149 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest chainring you can fit on this?

@silver_c1oud 2 жыл бұрын

36T recommended

@leosal435 3 жыл бұрын

Price please

@leopoldoarriaga4391 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna buy this bike! Do you have some one?

@stefanc2242 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2021 Fathom 1, just getting into mountain biking after racing dirt bikes on single track for several years. I think I want to try some cross country races after watching your videos. I can't believe how fast you are! Anyway being new to this they did have a Giant XTC SLR 1 at the same shop. I mostly ride to get in shape and it's mostly single track roots, ruts, not a lot of elevation here in Michigan. I'm wondering if I would have been better off now with the XTC over my Fathom?