2016 Giant Xtc Advanced 0 Bicycle Blue Book

The 2016 Giant Range has been announced in the USA and we're pretty excited to give a sneak peek at the new line up! The release date in NZ is yet to be announced, but at this stage we expect to start seeing the range arrive in store around early spring. Pricing and exact component set-ups are also yet to be announced for the NZ release, however as soon as this comes to hand we will be sure to update this page with the latest information. We don't expect many changes to the bike spec from the US release to the NZ release.

If you have any questions around bike arrival dates, pricing, or advanced ordering a 2016 mountain bike, please get in touch with your local Torpedo7 store for more information.

Australian customers please note: Unfortunately due Giant New Zealand licensing, we are not able to distribute Giant bikes to Australia.

2016 Men's Range

2016 Giant Glory Advanced 27.5 0 Downhill Mountain Bike

This all-new DH racer was designed from the get-go to break new ground in stiffness, weight and all-around performance. It features 203mm of fully active Maestro rear suspension on a superlight, stiff and strong composite mainframe. The new frame geometry, engineered to optimize its 27.5 wheels, has been refined, tested and proven by pro racers in the most demanding conditions. It's the lightest composite DH frame ever produced by Giant, and it's ready to take you straight to the podium.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 8 inches of fully-active Maestro suspension
• RockShox Boxxer Team 200mm-travel fork
• RockShox Vivid R2C rear shock
• DT Swiss EX 471 rims, DT Swiss 240s hubs, DT Swiss spokes
• DH-specific SRAM XO1 7-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide Ultimate Carbon brakes

2016 Giant Glory Advanced 27.5 1 Downhill Mountain Bike

•  Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 8 inches of fully-active Maestro suspension
• Fox 40 Performance Elite 200mm-travel fork
• Fox DHX2 rear shock
• Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant PDH hubs, Sapim Race spokes
• Shimano Zee 10-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Glory 27.5 2 Downhill Mountain Bike

With 203mm of fully active Maestro suspension and a lightweight, super-strong ALUXX SL frame featuring a co-pivot shock mount, the Glory 27.5 has been tested and proven by the Giant Factory Off-Road race team. The frame is engineered with long and low geometry that's optimized for its 27.5 wheels, plus a super stiff OverDrive steerer tube for unwavering control and steering precision. Boost your confidence and increase your speed on fast, technical DH terrain.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 8 inches of fully-active Maestro suspension
• RockShox Domain RC 200mm-travel fork
• RockShox Kage R rear shock
• Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant PDH hubs, Sapim Race spokes
• SRAM X5 9-speed drivetrain with SRAM DB5 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

Built for and tested by Giant Factory Off-Road Team enduro pros on the world's most demanding courses, this all-mountain trail slayer mates a lightweight, stiff and sharp-handling Advanced composite frameset with 160mm of smooth Maestro Suspension. The frame was engineered specifically for its 27.5 wheels, giving you confidence, control and speed on the roughest trails. It's strong enough to handle aggressive terrain and efficient enough to float up climbs. Stable geometry, a tapered OverDrive steerer tube design and air or coil shock-compatible shock mounts make Reign Advanced 27.5 the king of enduro.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 6.3 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RCT3 Dual Position Air 130-160mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair RC3 rear shock
• DT Swiss XM 1501 Spline wheelset
• SRAM XX1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

•  Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 6.3 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RC Dual Position Air 130-160mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair RT rear shock
• DT Swiss M 1700 Spline wheelset
• Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Reign 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

Featuring 160mm of smooth and active Maestro suspension travel, an ALUXX SL aluminum frameset, and cutting-edge 27.5 wheel technology, Reign 27.5 shines brightest when the trail gets rowdy. It's strong enough to tame aggressive terrain and efficient enough to conquer climbs with ease. Stable geometry, a tapered OverDrive steerer tube design and air or coil shock-compatible shock mounts make Reign 27.5 the choice for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 6.3 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 160mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair RC3 rear shock
• DT Swiss M 1700 Spline wheelset
• SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Reign 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 6.3 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RC Solo Air 160mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch DebonAir RT rear shock
• Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano Deore / SLX 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

The composite Trance Advanced 27.5 is light, agile, and built to go fast on technical trails. Developed with input from Giant pro enduro racers, it features an Advanced-grade composite frame made specifically for 27.5 wheels. With 140mm of smooth active Maestro rear suspension, it's an all-around trail slayer that climbs as well as it descends. The OverDrive steerer tube and a PowerCore bottom bracket ensure steering precision and pedaling stiffness, and frame details include internal cable routing, integrated downtube protection and ISCG-05 chain guide compatibility.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 140mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch RT3 DebonAir rear shock
• Giant Contact SLR Trail composite handlebar and Contact SLR composite stem
• Giant TRX 0 Composite WheelSystem
• SRAM XX1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 34 Float Factory Kashima 140mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Factory rear shock
• Giant TRX 1 Composite WheelSystem
• Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Sektor Gold RL Solo Air 140mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch RT rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• SRAM GX 10-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Trance 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

Keep cool on the trail, even when it gets rough. The lightweight yet stiff ALUXX SL aluminum frameset of the Trance 27.5 was designed specifically to optimize the performance benefits of 27.5-inch wheels. It's engineered with 140mm of proven Maestro suspension in the rear plus a host of frame technologies including the OverDrive steerer tube and PowerCore bottom bracket. Whether you're climbing or descending, pinning it at speed or crawling through technical terrain, Trance 27.5 helps you tame the trail.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 34 Float Factory Kashima 140mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Factory rear shock
• Giant TRX 1 Composite WheelSystem
• SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Trance 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float Performance 140mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance rear shock
• Giant S XC-2 rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano Deore / SLX 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M615 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Stance 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• Lightweight and durable ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame with 4.7 inches of FlexPoint suspension
• RockShox 30 Gold TK Solo Air 120mm-travel fork with lockout
• RockShox Monarch R rear shock
• Giant alloy double-wall rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano 3×9-speed drivetrain with Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem Advanced SX 27.5 Mountain Bike

Built around an agile, superlight Advanced-grade composite frame with a stiff and sturdy aluminum rear triangle, this off-road dream machine does double duty. It's a fast XC racer with added confidence and control for those rough and rowdy moments on the trail. A combination of its active 100mm Maestro rear suspension and a plush 120mm of front suspension gives it supreme descending capabilities that add to its climbing prowess. The 27.5-specific frame features Giant's OverDrive steerer tube for razor-sharp handling, plus a PowerCore bottom bracket for maximum pedaling stiffness and power transfer.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• 120mm-travel RockShox Revelation RL fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch RT DebonAir rear shock
• Giant TRX 1 Composite WheelSystem
• SRAM XO1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem SX 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

What do you get when you combine the XC speed of the Anthem platform with the added handling and stability of 27.5-inch wheels and longer travel front suspension? You get the Anthem 27.5 SX. Featuring a lightweight ALUXX SL full-suspension alloy frame with 120mm of travel up front and 100mm of Maestro Suspension in the rear, it's a great choice for technical XC racecourses or remote singletrack adventures. The frame also features Giant's proven 27.5 geometry for razor-sharp handling, plus a PowerCore bottom bracket for maximum pedaling stiffness and power transfer.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• 120mm-travel Fox 32 Float Performance Elite fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance Elite rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano SLX / XT 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem Advanced 29er Mountain Bike

This XC race machine is designed to roll through technical terrain with added confidence and control. Ideal for endurance races or marathon XC efforts, the frame features 100mm of Maestro Suspension and a handcrafted Advanced-grade composite mainframe-all designed around its smooth-rolling 29er wheels-it makes fast riders faster in rugged XC conditions. The OverDrive steerer tube bolsters the front end for unflinching control on rough trails, and the PowerCore bottom bracket transfers every watt of power straight to the rear wheel.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox SID RCT3 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch RT3 rear shock
• Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem
• SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem X 29er Mountain Bike

The ideal choice for cross-country riders or racers who crave stability and confident handling in rougher terrain. The lightweight ALUXX SL frameset is engineered with geometry that's optimized for smooth and fast-rolling 29-inch wheels. Its 100mm Maestro rear suspension setup, OverDrive steerer tube, and PowerCore bottom bracket give it a precise, quick-handling feel that makes every ride faster-and a lot more fun.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano SLX/XT 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

Engineered to give Giant's elite-level racers every advantage on technical XC racecourses, this composite rocketship blends the legendary performance of the Anthem name with 100mm of Maestro Suspension and purpose-built 27.5 frame design. Handcrafted with a stiff, superlight Advanced composite mainframe that's optimized for a 100mm suspension fork, it's your ticket to the podium. Frame technologies include Giant's OverDrive steerer tube for precision stiffness and steering, internal cable and dropper seat routing.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox RS-1 inverted 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch RL rear shock
• SRAM Rise 60 wheelset
• SRAM XX1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM XX hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float Factory 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle, remote lockout
• Fox Float Factory rear shock
• Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem
• Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• Shimano 10-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Anthem 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

The quickness and agility of the legendary Anthem platform, plus the confident handling of Giant's innovative 27.5 technology. That's the core of this versatile XC machine. Featuring a lightweight, full-suspension ALUXX SL frame and award-winning Maestro Suspension—engineered specifically for 27.5 wheels and 100mm of suspension travel—it's perfect for racing or all-day epics. The frame features Giant's OverDrive steerer tube for razor-sharp handling, plus a PowerCore bottom bracket for maximum pedaling stiffness and power transfer.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano SLX / Deore 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M615 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

Handcrafted with superlight Advanced-grade composite, this race-bred 29er blends the lightning fast efficiency of a hardtail with geometry that adds compliance and control. It's optimized for stable, smooth-rolling 29-inch wheels and it's loaded with technologies to get you to the finish line faster. The MegaDrive downtube and toptube combo adds chassis stiffness. And the PowerCore bottom bracket boosts acceleration and pedaling efficiency.

• Advanced-grade composite frame
• Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced 29er 2 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite frame
• RockShox Recon Gold 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Giant S XC-2 rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano SLX / XT 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M395 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

Handcrafted with superlight Advanced SL composite, this race-bred 27.5 speed machine gives you minimal weight, razor-sharp handling and lighting fast acceleration. Ridden by pro XC racers, it features an OverDrive steerer tube design for a super-stiff and sharp-handling front end. The MegaDrive downtube and toptube combo helps boost stiffness in the chassis. And the PowerCore bottom bracket produces explosive acceleration and pedaling efficiency.

• Advanced SL-grade composite frame
• Fox 32 Float Factory iRD Kashima 100mm-travel fork, electronic remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle
• PRO Tharsis Di2-optimized composite handlebar and stem
• Giant XCR 0 Composite WheelSystem
• Shimano XTR Di2 11-speed electronic drivetrain with Shimano XTR hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced SL 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

• Advanced SL-grade composite frame
• RockShox SID RL 100mm-travel fork with PushLoc remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle
• Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem
• SRAM XO1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

Handcrafted with Giant's Advanced-grade composite, and purposefully engineered for the fast, stable 27.5-inch wheel platform, the XtC Advanced 27.5 is the perfect balance between speed and control. The OverDrive steerer tube produces flawless front-end handling even on rough courses. The combination of the MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket offer a super responsive and efficient chassis. Thoughtful touches including the integrated seat clamp and internal cable routing round out this World Cup proven XC racer.

• Advanced-grade composite frame
• Fox 32 Float Performance Elite 100mm-travel fork with remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle
• Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem
• Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant XTC Advanced 27.5 3 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite frame
• RockShox 30 Gold TK Solo Air 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Giant rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano Deore / SLX 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M396 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Women's Range

2016 Giant Women's Intrigue SX 27.5 Mountain Bike

Built with the most aggressive female trail riders in mind, the Intrigue SX was created specifically for women who like to push the envelope on challenging terrain. It has the proven geometry of the Intrigue with added travel up front to help you conquer features and reach your full trail riding potential. The lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame is designed around 27.5 wheels with women's specific geometry. With 140mm of plush Maestro Suspension in the rear matched with an adjustable 140-160mm fork, you have more control to take on rugged terrain. Additional features include the tapered OverDrive steerer tube and a 15mm front thru-axle for precise steering, plus special cable routing for a dropper seatpost—so you can attack anything the trail throws at you without hesitation.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• RockShox Pike RTC3 Solo Air 140-160mm-travel fork with Maxle Stealth thru-axle
• RockShox Monarch Plus DebonAir RT rear shock
• Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Women's Intrigue 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

Intrigue is built specifically for women seeking maximum control on aggressive trails. The lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame features women's specific geometry, engineered to optimize the light, agile and super-stable 27.5-inch wheels. And with 140mm of plush Maestro suspension travel, you get efficient pedaling and traction on climbs and confident handling on descents. Additional features include the tapered OverDrive steerer tube and a 15mm front thru-axle for more precise steering, plus special cable routing for a dropper seatpost—so you can dial in saddle height on the fly while riding varying terrain.

• ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame with 5.5 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 34 Float Performance Elite w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 140mm travel
• Fox Float Performance Elite DPS rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• Shimano SLX / Deore 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M615 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Women's Lust Advanced 27.5 0 Mountain Bike

The world's first women's specific carbon fiber full-suspension bike with 27.5-inch wheels gives you the upper hand on technical XC terrain. The combination of Advanced-grade composite frame material and 100mm of Maestro Suspension makes it equally capable in all-out race efforts or all-day trail adventures. Liv's women's geometry is optimized for 27.5-inch wheels, making it perfectly balanced for female trail riders. And the technologies—including an OverDrive steerer tube and 15mm front thru-axle for stiffness and steering precision, MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket—lend it a fast yet stable feel on any XC terrain.

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• 120mm-travel RockShox RS-1 inverted fork with 15mm thru-axle, XLoc lockout
• RockShox Monarch RL rear shock
• SRAM Rise 60 wheelset
• SRAM XX1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM XX hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Women's Lust Advanced 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• 120mm-travel RockShox SID RL fork with 15mm thru-axle, Oneloc lockout
• RockShox Monarch R rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• SRAM GX11 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Women's Lust Advanced 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

• Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
• Fox 32 Float 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Fox Float Performance rear shock
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• Shimano Deore / SLX 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M396 hydraulic disc brakes

2016 Giant Women's Obsess Advanced 27.5 2 Mountain Bike

This elite-level XC race bike is the world's first women's specific composite hardtail with 27.5-inch wheels. The frame is handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite frame material, and purposefully engineered to maximize the advantages of 27.5. This choice of elite XC racers Pauline Ferrand Prévot and Marianne Vos, Obsess is light, agile and maneuverable, yet stable on technical trails. Its technologies include the OverDrive steerer tube for pinpoint steering precision and a women's specific carbon layup to produce stability and stiffness that's tuned for women racers. It has a PowerCore bottom bracket for better pedaling efficiency, plus clean internal cable routing and an integrated seat clamp to give you an edge on the competition and terrain

• Advanced-grade composite frame
• Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
• Giant P XC-2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
• Shimano SLX / Deore 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes.

2016 Giant Women's Tempt 27.5 1 Mountain Bike

With an agile aluminum frame featuring geometry that's designed specifically for women-plus 27.5 wheels that combine speed, efficiency and control-Tempt can take you from tame dirt trails to more challenging singletrack. A plush suspension fork and powerful disc brakes offer added confidence and control. The frame design features plenty of stand-over height, giving you just what you need to go farther and faster.

• Lightweight and durable ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame
• RockShox 30 Gold 100mm-travel fork
• Giant S-XC rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
• Shimano XT / Deore 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes

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