nheriting the World Cup proven XTC family legend, the XTC SLR 27.5 is a super light weight ALUXX SLR grade premium aluminum frameset designed to handle the specific geometry demands of 27.5-inch wheels. Intensively handcrafted with Giant's lightest, state-of-the-art ALUXX SLR aluminum frameset technology featuring the highest strength-to-weight ratios, most advanced forming methods in the industry and unique welding techniques, the bike achieves an awesome balanced mix of weight, comfort and performance handling, offering the advanced off-roader the opportunity to pilot a bona-fide 27.5 hardtail