Does the Giant XTC range share the same frames?

damo2576
damo2576 Posts: 236
edited August 2009 in MTB buying advice
Er, does the Giant XTC range share the same frames?

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  • ColtSeavers
    ColtSeavers Posts: 1
    Hello Mate,

    Yes, the XTC 1, 2, 3 and 4 have the same ALUXX SL frame but the XTC Alliance and Advance are composite/alu and carbon.

    I've recently got a XTC1 through the Cycle 2 Work scheme and only picked it due to limited choices of hardtails through the delaer but it's a great bike, light and some nice specs too.

    Nick
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Yes,hence a great frame for upgrading.Pretty light frame at 1600g too,so posssible to build it into a light bike as funds allow/parts wear out.
    Mine started out as a 29lb bike,and is now a 24lb bike.

    So whats the latest plan,Damo? :lol:
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    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
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  • damo2576
    damo2576 Posts: 236
    Well I sat on a Rockhopper (no Stumpys in stock) and didnt like it. Too upright and 'recreational' feeling. The guy said this is way geometrys gone over last 10 years. Last bike I rode was a 90's (93?) Stumpy so felt very diff to me.
    I understand the XTC frame is a little more stretched (longer tt) and seems give the above a good choice for upgrate.
    So maybe an XTC?
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    damo2576 wrote:
    Well I sat on a Rockhopper (no Stumpys in stock) and didnt like it. Too upright and 'recreational' feeling. The guy said this is way geometrys gone over last 10 years. Last bike I rode was a 90's (93?) Stumpy so felt very diff to me.
    I understand the XTC frame is a little more stretched (longer tt) and seems give the above a good choice for upgrate.
    So maybe an XTC?

    Latest Rockhoppers come with short 70mm stems,and most bikes have riser bars so I guess it would feel strange compared to a 90s bike.Might be worth asking the shop to try you with a longer stem?

    The XTC does have quite racy geometry.You would probably also find a Scott Scale more to your liking.

    Stumpy hardtails are very stretched.I`m 6ft and fit 19" frames on most bikes,but recently tried a 19" Stumpy ht and my arms were locked out rigid,due to the combination of a long top tube,longer stem and flat bars.

    If you like the XTC,there are some great deals,to be had.Take a look at:http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s2p1685
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    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • stone-rose
    stone-rose Posts: 176
    i really liked the feel of my old XTC, and i felt the same as you when I sat on a rockhopper while looking for a new one. i'd had my giant for 5 years and it's been a great bike, never let me down once.
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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    damo2576 wrote:
    Well I sat on a Rockhopper (no Stumpys in stock) and didnt like it. Too upright and 'recreational' feeling. The guy said this is way geometrys gone over last 10 years. Last bike I rode was a 90's (93?) Stumpy so felt very diff to me.
    He's right. I had about 15 years between bike purchases and the riding position could not be more different. My mid 90s Ridgeback was like a hardcore road machine in comparison to the laid back sofa that is my FSRxc. Wasn't long before I was loving it however.
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  • damo2576
    damo2576 Posts: 236
    Well, just bought a 2008 XTC second hand. Should be with me next week. Indecision finally over!
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Depends on the year XTC - some ranges had a cheaper frameset for the base models.
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  • Underscore
    Underscore Posts: 730
    supersonic wrote:
    Depends on the year XTC - some ranges had a cheaper frameset for the base models.

    Yes, I think that the 4.5 prior to 2008 was a cheaper frame. I bought a 2008 4.5 (in autumn 2007) and was told that the frame was a good upgrade for that year as they had started using the same frame for the 4.5 as the rest of the range.

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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    damo2576 wrote:
    Well, just bought a 2008 XTC second hand. Should be with me next week. Indecision finally over!

    About time there was another XTC owner on this forum.Funny thing is a couple of years back when I first had mine,there were probably as many XTC owners as Rockhopper and Boardman owners. :wink:
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    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Lol, I think they were a bit racy for many. The Talon range should sort that out - lovely frames, just apity about the spec on the 2.
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  • damo2576
    damo2576 Posts: 236
    supersonic wrote:
    Lol, I think they were a bit racy for many.

    Back in my day that's what everyone wanted. Don't know what's gone wrong!
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    My XTC is a 2006 SX which I think is a bit more laid back than the post 06 ones.Rear stays are slimmer too,so its a bit more forgiving than the newer ones.

    Nice geometry on it too.Fast but still fun through the singletrack.

    I must get around to trying a Talon,as you say spec is crap, but intrigued by the frame.
    They need to do a higher spec one with a Maxle light 120mm Reba and SLX groupset. :idea:
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo

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