Hardtail

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.

The Supalite Aluminum frame is built up with 27.5" rims and knobby all-terrain tires that are grippy and fast on all surfaces. Disc brakes provide confidence and reliability on various terrains; and a quality suspension fork keeps the ride smooth and spares you from the bumps. The wide range 2x8 Shimano drivetrain will help you float up hills and fly down the other side. Soar over the terrain on a Falcon 3. Specs: Frame: Supalite Aluminum Fork: Suntour Air Sprung Suspension Brakes: Mechanical Disc Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney 2x Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 speed Wheels: Double Wall Aluminum Tires: 27.5 x 2.5" Puncture Resistant All Terrain

The Sonic 26 is a full-on first mountain bike. It is also the perfect bike for kids who would quickly outgrow the Brave Sonic 24 bike, but still not big enough for an adult bike. It features full size 26" wheels mated to a smartly sized Supalite Aluminum XXSmall frame, plus a Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain and capable Suntour suspension fork. Last but not least, the mechanical disc brakes provide maximum stopping power that perform reliably in even the wettest-muddiest-sloppiest conditions. The Sonic 26 will enable young teens to explore neighborhoods and tackle tough trails with confidence!