Hardtail

DOMINANT SPEED Rip through the field with dominance usually reserved for fighter jets and bullet trains. The LES SL’s modern, progressive geometry and innovative carbon science provides the ideal vertical compliance and liveliness to launch you at the starting line and propel you late in the race. THE FASTEST HARDTAIL WE’VE EVER BUILT The new LES SL’s geometry features longer reaches and a slacker head angle, leading the pack in a new era of racing hardtails; one that brings a heightened level of capability and aggression to the XC category. PRODUCT DETAILS Get everything you need to know about the Les SL. - Ultra-Featherlight Hollow Core Carbon Frame (800g) - Best-in-Class Stiffness to Weight Ratios - Lightweight Integrated Headset - New-school hardtail racing geometry - Low Standover Fits Riders 4’10” to 6’ 7” - Internal Routing with Pivot Cable Port System - Pivot Dock Tool System Compatible, Under the Top Tube and Bottom Bracket - Featuring the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling *Image may differ from actual product (wheelset upgrade shown)

RESPONSIVE RIDE QUALITY AND MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY ON FAST, FLOWY SINGLETRACK. THIS LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE HARDTAIL IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR XC RACING OR KOM CHASING. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Lightweight and responsive A handcrafted Advanced-grade composite frameset offers XC racers and riders a competitive advantage for climbing, accelerating and sprinting. XC efficiency The frame is engineered with a high stiffness-to-weight-ratio, which translates to efficient pedaling power and precise handling on the trail. Custom compliance Each frame is custom-tuned based on its size. Individual composite lay-up schedules are created to optimize vertical compliance to produce a smoother ride quality on XC terrain.

HAMMER UP CLIMBS, ACCELERATE ON SMOOTH SINGLETRACK, CARRY YOUR SPEED AS THE TRAIL DIPS AND DIVES. THIS LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM 29ER COMBINES EFFICIENCY AND BALANCED CONTROL, JUST THE RIGHT COMBINATION FOR XC PERFORMANCE. With a frameset that’s engineered using ALUXX SLR, our highest-grade aluminum, this superlight and agile 29er delivers speed and efficiency for XC riders and racers. Designed to ride with a 100mm suspension fork, it's a race-bred climber with quick acceleration. The 29er-specific frame geometry offers an ideal balance of stability and maneuverability on all types of XC terrain. Boost hub spacing gives you added tire clearance and wheel stiffness, and a new Giant WheelSystem with tubeless tires delivers a smoother, more efficient ride plus a reduced risk of flats. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Lightweight acceleration The lightest aluminum hardtail mountain bike frameset Giant has ever produced helps XC riders and racers climb and accelerate with speed. Unyielding efficiency With a best-in-class stiffness-to-weight-ratio, the all-new XtC SLR 29 sets the new standard for alloy-XC efficiency. 29er confidence and control Larger 29-inch diameter wheels roll over rough terrain with balance and stability, giving you momentum on technical climbs and confidence on fast singletrack descents. Can fit up to a 2.4-inch rear tire.

Modern XC races look like a fast day on the local singletrack, requiring a light and capable bike that can maintain speed and control on every part of the trail, up or down. The Team Marin blends the confidence and fun of a trail bike with a lightweight frame and parts that help you keep the speed up and the fun meter maxed. Series 4 Aluminum Frame The Team Marin features Series 4 aluminum frames, with advanced tube forming for minimal weight, 3D forged dropouts, flat-mount disc tabs, full internal cable routing, and a boost 148mm thru axle. Internal Dropper Post Routing The Team Marin frame includes internal routing in the front triangle for a clean, fast appearance, and allowing for Team Marin 1 owners to upgrade to an internal dropper post if they desire. Bridgeless Fastback Seatstays Slim fastback seatstays, without the bridge, give great tire clearance, as well as adding vertical compliance for long-ride comfort without sacrificing power transfer. 29" Wheels And 2.35" Tires For Maximum Speed 29" wheels and 2.35" XC tires ensure maximum grip and float over obstacles to maintain speed so you can pick up those personal records and keep ahead of the pack. - Superlight aluminum frame - RockShox Judy Silver TK 120mm fork - Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain - Shimano BR-MT201 hydraulic disc brakes