Giant XTC Advanced 29 2 2020 vs Marin Sky Trail

Drivetrain	--	Shimano Altus 3x8 drivetrain
Frame	Advanced-Grade Composite	Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Disc Brake
Stem	Giant Contact	Alloy, 45 mm
Handle Bar	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780 x 31.8	Alloy, 20 mm rise, 740 mm wide
Fork	RockShox Recon RL Solo Air, remote lockout, 29" Boost 15 X 110 axle, 100 mm, Fast Black stanchions, tapered steerer	--
Seatpost	Giant Connect, 30.9 x 400 mm	Alloy, 27.2 mm
Grip	--	Entity MTB
Crankset	Shimano SLX, 32t	Forged Aluminum, 42x34x24T, 170mm
Pedals	--	Nylon Platform
Chain	Shimano	KMC Z-7
Shifters	Shimano SLX	--
Saddle	Giant Contact (forward)	Entity MTB
Headset	--	Zero Stack (ZS) Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30
Derailleur Front	--	Shimano Altus
Derailleur Rear	Shimano SLX	Shimano RD-TX800, 8-Speed
Hub Front	Shimano, sealed bearing	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Hub Rear	Shimano, sealed bearing	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Spoke	Sapim	Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Cassette	Shimano SLX, 10 x 51	Shimano Altus CS-HG200, 11-32T, 8 Speed
Bottom Bracket	--	Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Front	Maxxis Recon Race 29 x 2.25, foldable, TLR, , EXO, tubeless	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Rear	Maxxis Recon Race 29 x 2.25, foldable, TLR, , EXO, tubeless	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Wheel / RIM	Giant XCT 29” alloy	Double-Wall Alloy Rims, 32H

Front	Shimano MT500	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Rear	Shimano MT500	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Brake Lever	Shimano MT501	Alhonga Hydraulic

Front	--	SR Suntour XCE, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment
Rear	--	--

Colors

Metallic Gold Metallic Black

Red/Charcoal

Length

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Features	- Custom compliance - XC efficiency - Lightweight and responsive	--
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Shimano, press fit Extras : Tubeless prepared	Shift Lever : Shimano Altus, 3x8 Speed Size Range : S, M, L