Giant XTC 1 29er: Long term review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Exponential Performance Coach Matty Graham shares his thoughts on the 2014 Giant XTC 1 following a year of putting it through its paces.
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What is your favorite cross country bike? 🚲
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Still have mine from 11 years ago, and still a great bike! I converted it to a gravel bike with drop bars and Schwalbe Hurricane 1.9's
Oh nice! That sounds epic.
We have a Specialized and a Merida hardtail mountain bike and am now considering buying a 2016 XTC Advanced 29er 2.
Did you end up getting one?
@@MattyEPC no I rebuilt me 2013 hardrock sports disc to 2 x 9 setup, different front sprockets/pedal arm, rockshox fork with handle bar lock out, different cassette and completely powder coated and today I'm still using it and at 60 have competed in many a MB series competitions.
🤩 sounds awesome!
Great review! I bought a 2013 XTC and love it. The 29' wheels make a big difference vs my old 26" HT. THX
Yes they are such great bikes. What type of riding do you do?
I got mine in 2011 and still like it a lot. The new 27.5 version looks a little more organic to me though - the wheelbase isn't quite as cramped.
Nice, what are you riding now?
@@MattyEPC I still have my old XTC from 2011. I doubt I'll ever sell it. I also have a 2015 Trance 1 that I love and two road bikes. My old XTC feels like a comfy old shoe every time I hop on it.
@Bungle Nice!
Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I am still on my 2015 xtc. Fits like a glove.
I've just acally just bought a giant etc 29er and it is so easy to do a pedal whelie.
That is great to hear.
great bike..... the first season was very interesting in the slovak mountain... was good buy for me...
Great to hear.
Great overview thanks man. I'm still trying to figure out if I am getting xtc 29 or talon 27.5 (leaning toward the talon)
Michael Ashe No worries. It really depends on what type of riding you are planning on. The XTC is ideal for some serious training and racing where as the Talon is not as an aggressive race bike and is better for playing on the trials, cruising and a few recreational races. Both are great bikes.
Nice review Matty, fellow kiwi here in England.
Going to buy one on eBay.
Take care.
Nice one. I highly rate them.
What tires are you running on your XTC, I've a XTC 29er 2, and agree its an awesome bike for single track and XC.. moved from a talon 3 and its night and day, although sometimes it struggles on some muddy downhill trails I hit, but I guess DH is beyond the spec of the bike, still really happy with it.
JimmyJamesonJnr I run maxxis Icons most of the time as a good all round tyre. If you want good performance in really muddy race conditions I have found the Maxxis Medusa really good.
matty graham thanks Matty, great channel by the way, you've got me on the beetroot and chocolate milk
JimmyJamesonJnr No worries at all. Thanks
+matty graham, I can get a deal on an XTC Advanced 1 29er ($500 off). I posted on MTBR about the bike, asking for opinions, and a couple of people made disparaging comments about it because it has what they call an "old school" 71° head tube angle. They say this will make it twitchy and hard to control on downhill sections, and that newer designs have slacker head tube angle without sacrificing quick turning, due to their offset. Personally, I'm actually looking for a bike that turns much better than the 2011 Specialized Hardrock 29er that I'm riding now.
I was pretty excited about the XTC Advanced 1, but now I'm not sure.
I've never ridden one.
What do you think?
John Pifer It really depends on what you want the bike for. If you are after a fast CX racing bike then I highly rate the XTC. If you are wanting a more laid back trail bike for hitting some big descents and playing on tight trails then going for something like the Trance or Reign will suit your needs better with a 26 or 27.5 wheel size if getting around tight turns is really important for you.
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+matty graham, I ended up ordering an XTC Advanced 1 29er today. One of the last 2 2015s in the country. Love that it has the Fox fork and all Shimano SLX/XT components.
My last (first) bike being a Specialized Hardrock 29er (basically designed as a play bike), I have no idea what it's like to ride a bike with racy geometry. So, I'm pretty excited to find out when it gets here late this week or early next week!
Any suggestions for mods? I'm already thinking about adding a remote fork lockout switch and a dropper seat post. A Stan's tubeless system is being installed before I take delivery.
John Pifer NICE! I prefer a straight bar, ESI grips and bar ends but that is just me.
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I know a lot of xc riders are starting to add in dropper seat posts and a tubeless set up is a must.
Enjoy and let me know how it goes.
Hola,estoy pensando en comprarme una giant xtc 1 29er de 2016. Solo soy un principiante en esto del mtb pero quiero tener una buena máquina y ésta me gusta más que otras.
Es buena opción? Quería saber tu opinión,gracias.
Un saludo,
+Jose Francisco Sánchez I have found it really good. What type of riding are you planning on doing?
Hi I live in the in the UK I just wanted to ask how much was this bike wen it for came out and how much would this bike be now in 2015 and is it still worth getting or is there a new model with diffrent changes or is it over all the same I'm looking to get a new bike and I'm very interested in giant bikes ther are a few bikes I'm looking at but still unsure mabey you can pint me in the right direction on prices and what's best to upgrade from new so the bikes I'm looking at are as follows Giant Roam 3 2015 - Hybrid Sports Bike Giant Roam 0 2015 - Hybrid Sports BikeGiant - XTC 3 2012 Men's Medium also I'm about 5.8 and not sure if I'd be best with. M or L or xL any advice and tips would be great thanks.
+Kenneth Williamson It was around $3000 NZD and I actual sold mine a couple of months ago for $2000 second hand.
There are minimal changes between these bikes over the past 3 seasons so getting last seasons model is cost effective way of getting an up grade on your current bike.
It really depends on what type of riding you are planning on doing as to which bike would be best for you. What type of riding are you planning on doing?
I am 178 cm (5.10?) and ride a M sized frame.
I hope that helps.
Hi great review, how is the bike on road, tarmac/ash-felt and gravel, thinking of getting one and trading in my specialized diverge as I'm wanting to do more off-road biking but still some roads to get to the off-road areas. Thanks
Depending on the tyres you are running the xtc rides well on the road. With the forks locked out it is very stiff.
what level drop offs would you say is the carbon's limit?
jpnitty Hard to say. I have never had any problems with the frame durability. But it you are looking for something to hit big drops you would better going with something like the Reign.
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So the size of this bike should I go with a m or L currently on a 18 inch frame with 26 wheals it's not giant it's a Carrera sub do all bikes have different sizes the shop I'm looking at getting mine from is online so not sure if I should stick with m Or go up to L
+Kenneth Williamson I am 176 cm tall and comfortably ride a medium frame.
do you have some protection for downtube, and if not do you have some damage of rocks?
Barca Fan I have a couple of stickers on the downtube nothing over thick though and have never had any major rock damage.
Are the handle bars in this and the newer model plastic or metal
+Kenneth Williamson They are metal (alloy).
So I'm wanting to get into mountain biking (Down hill, free style.) and was thinking about getting the Giant NRS XCT mountian bike frame and was wondering if this would be a good frame for a first build?
Hi Nick Jenks thanks for your question. If I was you I would go with one of the newer Giant frames if you are keen to build that is more specific to the type of riding you want to do. Something like a Regain sounds like it would suit you quite well. Here is a bit of a review from my time riding on one: ua-cam.com/video/r-dq2mPdE64/v-deo.html&lc=z12eytkywtaoi1vfz23ggjuhpwf3xt0xb04
Should I get this or giant talon 3?
Are you planning on racing or just recreational riding?
@@MattyEPC recreational on rough roads
@@MattyEPC but racing isn't a bad idea either
I'm considering buying the 2015 1 model, how much does it weigh? I currently ride a 2015 Specialized RH and it's heavy at 32 lbs which is about 15 kgs.
Juan Ulloa I actually just got the 2015 model. I have not weighed it full built but it feels light.
matty graham nice dude! Does it feel stiffer than any aluminum alloy bike? Sucks Giant will phase out the 29ers though.
Juan Ulloa I rode an aluminum XTC 3 years ago and switching to the carbon you notice how much stiffer it is and how it soaks up the vibrations over rough trail sections.
matty graham that's awesome. I keep hearing that it does absorb shock better even for hardtails. You haven't cracked it though, right?
+Jose Martinez I only saw this comment now sorry. No cracks at all in the frame. Very solid compared to stories I have heard of other frame brands.
Are you still using...?
I have since upgraded to the new model but i am still riding a Giant XTC :)
You get a lot of bike for the money you pay.
I can buy it now for 700. Is it good price?
What currency are you talking about?
@@MattyEPC Canadian dollar
@@ihorvykhodets6820 Im not sure about the price of bikes over there but it seems like a good price for a new bike.
Hi thanks for your reply well at the moment I. Just got my old bike serviced cost me £128 A few things went on it at ones witch is expected Front derailer both gets cables chaine cogs a and a few outher bits but basicly I ride my bike every day in sunshine or raine during the night and day and I got it in 2009 it's carrera subway not sure if you have heard of it but is a canter bike I mainly ride my bike to work and to do grossers shopping thers no suspension and it's a fair,y light bike any way the guy who fixed it sed it has about mabey a a year left in it not sure if he's saying that to make me bye one of head bike but any way I was looking online at bikes and came across the giant round 2015 and 2016 model and then I came across the giant fallen 29er both look good but I am on a budget if I bye a brand new bike and I want something good that will last nouthing cheep like what a supermarket Walmart would sell seen some interesting videos on hear from bikemanforu any way I just want something strong posbly suspension for the bumps on the rd mabey go of roading or something the bike I just had serviced has bee. Real leg and I don't want to see it go if tried to finde out how much to upgrade parts and I was given a price of 500£ plus 200 for new wheal as I was thing of adding more gears but any way your advice and knolgey would be appreshated as I'm always interested in learning new things about bikes and stuff and well since you have been on a few diffrent types of giant bikes you might be better to give me a honest apion on the bikes and the diffrent models look forward to hearing from you
I know this comment is from a while ago, sorry for my delayed reply.
What bike did you end up getting?
Do you still own/ride this bike? I found this exact bike used and looks like it’s never been ridden. I’m just weary of buying composite mtb used because of hair line cracks I may not notice.
Not this exact bike but the model I got after this one I have had for coming up 4 years and have not had any issues with it.
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+Jose Francisco Sánchez
It is a great bike.
What type of riding will you do on it?
Hey matty I don't sapose you have a 2016 version of this yet still haven't been able to make my minde up but came across this sight www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-XtC-Advanced-29er-1-Mountain-Bike-2016-Hardtail-MTB_84111.htmI was thinking of getting this one or a www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Talon-29er-1-Mountain-Bike-2016-Hardtail-MTB_84105.htm
+Kenneth Williamson Hi Kenneth. I hope your riding is going well.
I currently have the 2015 model and will look at rolling over to the 2016 model in a couple of months.