my Giant XTC alliance

badly_dubbed

picked my new hardtail up today! 8)













Frame: Giant Alliance Technology Advanced Composite mine being Large - 20inch

Forks: FOX 32 F-FIT RL100

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow

Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore

Shifters: Shimano SLX 27 speed

Chainset: Shimano SLX 22/32/44

Bottom Bracket: Shimano SLX, External

Chain: Shimano HG-73

Freewheel: Shimano HG50 11-34

Stem: Giant Connect SL

Handlebars: Giant Contact, flat bar 31.8mm - changed to a specialised enduro riser

Front Brake: Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotor

Rear Brake: Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotor

Brake Levers: Avid Elixir 5

Rims: Mavic XM117

Front Hub: Shimano FH-M525-L

Rear Hub: Shimano FH-M525-L

Spokes: Sapim Race 14g

Tyres: Kenda Small Block Eight 26x2.1" - changed to enduros

Saddle: Fizik Tundra, MG rails

Seatpost: Giant Connect SL

Pedals: Shimano SPD M505

rides well so far! :rock:

Davy

jay12

looks fantastic. liking those black elixir 5s. i have the same ones but in white

Dan Dare

I really like the look of this frame 8) Very nice bike!

badly_dubbed

thanks folks

tptvmbircn

Giant's are sick, amazing design and performance, definetly repalcing my line of fleet, that machine is awesome

badly_dubbed

well had her first real ride today - very nice and the brakes are awesome!

really enjoyed riding a hardtail again!

Anonymous

do you know the weight?

badly_dubbed

Very roughly around the 10kg mark I weighed it on bathroom scales so I doubt that will be spot on... It's not what I'd class as light at the moment

El Capitano

I do like those frames, really nice lines, especially the seat stays.

Dunk_911

i have an 08 one and i quite like it, but yours looks nicer, I love the paint scheme on it.