Washboard descents, sketchy dirt, gravel and rocks of all shapes and sizes. You never know what you’ll get on a gravel ride. This composite gravel machine has front suspension and engineered compliance to help you float through it all with speed and control.
Smooth Control
Composite frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs impacts so you can ride smoother and faster on rugged gravel and dirt.
Tuned Compliance
Lowered seatstays with smaller diameter tubes absorb road shocks and vibrations. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar adds more compliance without sacrificing the stiffness needed for cornering, sprinting or climbing.
Adaptable to the Terrain
A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase: short for quicker handling, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting also allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can choose the included dropper/suspension seatpost for added capabilities, or switch to a 30.9mm round seatpost.
Frame
Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout
Fork
RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle
Handlebar
Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 31.8mm XS:44cm, S:44cm, M:46cm, M/L:46cm, L:48cm, XL:48cm
Grips
Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem
Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:50mm, S:50mm, M:60mm, M/L:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
Seatpost
Post Moderne, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension
XS:365mm / 75mm drop, S, M, M/L, L, XL:415mm / 100mm drop
Saddle
Giant Approach SL
Shifters
SRAM Apex eTap AXS, 1x12
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X1 Eagle AXS
Brakes
SRAM hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F] 160mm, [R] 160mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Apex AXS hydraulic, left lever dropper switch
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11x50
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle
Crankset
SRAM Apex D1 DUB, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims
Giant CXR 1 X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 25.8mm depth, 25mm inner width
Hubs
[F] Giant CXR X alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
[R] Giant CXR X alloy, 60t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes
Sapim Laser
Tires
Maxxis Rambler, tubeless, 700x45c
Extras
Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tire size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tire size in "short" flip chip position
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | ||
| A | Reach | 386 | 387 | 389 | 393 | 399 | 410 |
| B | Stack | 549 | 560 | 576 | 592 | 607 | 621 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 70.4° | 71.0° | 70.9° | 71.5° | 71.4° | 72.0° | 71.9° | 72.0° | 71.9° | 72.0° | 71.9° |
| D | Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 |
| E | Wheelbase | 1023 | 1033 | 1024 | 1034 | 1026 | 1036 | 1031 | 1041 | 1041 | 1051 | 1057 | 1067 |
| F | Chainstay Length | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 |
| G | Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| H | Top Tube Length | 543 | 553 | 560 | 575 | 585 | 600 |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° | 73.9° | 73.5° | 73.4° | 73.5° | 73.4° | 73.0° | 72.9° | 73.0° | 72.9° | 73.0° | 72.9° |
| J | Stand Over Height | 720 | 726 | 734 | 737 | 750 | 756 | 767 | 773 | 785 | 792 | 803 | 810 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
| Size | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | |
| XS | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 166cm |
| S | 5'3" - 5'7" | 159 - 171cm |
| M | 5'7" - 5'11" | 169 - 181cm |
| M/L | 5'9" - 6'1" | 174 - 186cm |
| L | 5'10" - 6'3" | 179 - 191cm |
| XL | 6'2" - 6'7" | 189 - 200cm |
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
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Washboard descents, sketchy dirt, gravel and rocks of all shapes and sizes. You never know what you’ll get on a gravel ride. This composite gravel machine has front suspension and engineered compliance to help you float through it all with speed and control.
Smooth Control
Composite frameset is designed specifically for front suspension. With 40mm of travel, the fork absorbs impacts so you can ride smoother and faster on rugged gravel and dirt.
Tuned Compliance
Lowered seatstays with smaller diameter tubes absorb road shocks and vibrations. A Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar adds more compliance without sacrificing the stiffness needed for cornering, sprinting or climbing.
Adaptable to the Terrain
A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase: short for quicker handling, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting also allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can choose the included dropper/suspension seatpost for added capabilities, or switch to a 30.9mm round seatpost.
Frame
Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout
Fork
RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle
Handlebar
Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 31.8mm XS:44cm, S:44cm, M:46cm, M/L:46cm, L:48cm, XL:48cm
Grips
Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem
Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:50mm, S:50mm, M:60mm, M/L:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
Seatpost
Post Moderne, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension
XS:365mm / 75mm drop, S, M, M/L, L, XL:415mm / 100mm drop
Saddle
Giant Approach SL
Shifters
SRAM Apex eTap AXS, 1x12
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X1 Eagle AXS
Brakes
SRAM hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F] 160mm, [R] 160mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Apex AXS hydraulic, left lever dropper switch
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11x50
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle
Crankset
SRAM Apex D1 DUB, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims
Giant CXR 1 X1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 25.8mm depth, 25mm inner width
Hubs
[F] Giant CXR X alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
[R] Giant CXR X alloy, 60t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes
Sapim Laser
Tires
Maxxis Rambler, tubeless, 700x45c
Extras
Tubeless prepared, 53mm max tire size in "long" flip chip position, 45mm max tire size in "short" flip chip position
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | Short | Long | ||
| A | Reach | 386 | 387 | 389 | 393 | 399 | 410 |
| B | Stack | 549 | 560 | 576 | 592 | 607 | 621 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 70.4° | 71.0° | 70.9° | 71.5° | 71.4° | 72.0° | 71.9° | 72.0° | 71.9° | 72.0° | 71.9° |
| D | Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 |
| E | Wheelbase | 1023 | 1033 | 1024 | 1034 | 1026 | 1036 | 1031 | 1041 | 1041 | 1051 | 1057 | 1067 |
| F | Chainstay Length | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 | 425 | 435 |
| G | Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| H | Top Tube Length | 543 | 553 | 560 | 575 | 585 | 600 |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° | 73.9° | 73.5° | 73.4° | 73.5° | 73.4° | 73.0° | 72.9° | 73.0° | 72.9° | 73.0° | 72.9° |
| J | Stand Over Height | 720 | 726 | 734 | 737 | 750 | 756 | 767 | 773 | 785 | 792 | 803 | 810 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
| Size | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | |
| XS | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 166cm |
| S | 5'3" - 5'7" | 159 - 171cm |
| M | 5'7" - 5'11" | 169 - 181cm |
| M/L | 5'9" - 6'1" | 174 - 186cm |
| L | 5'10" - 6'3" | 179 - 191cm |
| XL | 6'2" - 6'7" | 189 - 200cm |
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
