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Giant Glory Advanced

Giant Glory Advanced
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Details

Backed by world championship pedigree, this full composite-framed downhill flyer is back in action with 200mm of reengineered Maestro rear suspension and multiple ways to adjust geometry, rider positioning and rear wheel size. It's all-new, years in the making, coming to race podiums everywhere.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

RACE-READY SUSPENSION
A new Maestro rear suspension system, developed over several seasons of World Cup racing with Giant engineers and pro athletes, features 200mm of smooth, active travel for race-winning speed. The rear suspension is paired with a 203mm travel fork, providing superior confidence and control on the most extreme DH racetracks and trails.

ULTRA ADJUSTABLE
Three flip chips provide unprecedented adjustability. First, a three-position Maestro flip chip lets you dial in frame geometry for your riding style and terrain. Next, a new headset flip chip adjusts reach so you can easily achieve perfect positioning. And finally, a rear dropout flip chip lets you adjust the overall wheelbase and handling characteristics.

REAR WHEEL OPTIONS:
Choose either a 29-inch or 27.5-inch rear wheel. All models come with a mixed wheel "mullet" stock setup that many racers prefer with the smaller rear wheel creating a snappy, agile feel and increased saddle-to-tire clearance in the rear. For those who favor the rollover speed and stability of two 29-inch wheels, you can easily swap out the rear wheel.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Thoroughly reengineered from the ground up, the new Glory Advanced features a lightweight, super strong composite frame, 200mm of Maestro rear suspension (with a 203mm fork up front), and multiple flip chips to dial in geometry, rear wheel size, fit and positioning. The stock setup is a mixed-wheel configuration with a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear, striking a perfect balance of roll-over speed and maneuverability. Riders also have the option to switch to a 29-inch rear wheel using a simple two-position flip chip on the rear dropout. The legend is back.

Geometry

Sizes:
S/MM/LL/XL
LOW | MID | HIGH LOW | MID | HIGH LOW | MID | HIGH
A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) 16.9 17.7 17.7
A1 SEATPOSTINSERTIONDEPTH (inch) 6.1 6.5 6.5
B SEAT TUBE ANGLE 78.4° | 78.7° | 79.1° 78.4° | 78.8° | 79.1° 78.5° | 78.8° | 79.1°
C TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) 22.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 23.3 | 23.2 | 23.2 24.1 | 24 | 24
D HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) 4.3 4.3 4.3
E HEAD TUBE ANGLE 61.6° | 61.9° | 62.3° 61.6° | 62.0° | 62.3° 61.7° | 62.0° | 62.3°
F FORK RAKE (inch) 2 2 2
G TRAIL (inch) 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.5
H WHEELBASE (inch) 50.1 | 50 | 50 50.9 | 50.8 | 50.8 51.7 | 51.6 | 51.6
I CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.5 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.5 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.5
J BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1
K STACK (inch) 25 | 24.8 | 24.8 25 | 24.9 | 24.8 25 | 24.9 | 24.8
L REACH (inch) 17.3 | 17.5 | 17.6 18.1 | 18.3 | 18.4 18.9 | 19.1 | 19.2
M STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) 28.9 | 29.1 | 29.2 28.9 | 29.1 | 29.3 29.2 | 29.4 | 29.6
N HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) 31.5 31.5 31.5
O STEM LENGTH (inch) 2 2 2
P CRANK LENGTH (inch) 6.5 6.5 6.5
Q WHEEL SIZE R27.5" / F R27.5" / F R27.5" / F

Specs

Frame Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 200mm Maestro suspension, flip chip - headset, flip chip - dropout DH, flip chip - Maestro 3, 12x157mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible
Fork Fox 40 Factory, GRIP2 damper, 203mm, 20x110, custom tuned for Giant
Rear Shock Fox DHX2 Factory, SLS coil, 225/75, custom tuned for Giant S/M #425, M/L #450, L/XL #475
Rims Giant AM30, alloy, 28-hole, 30mm inner width
Hubs [F] alloy, sealed cartridge, 6-bolt, 20x110mm [R] alloy, 72t pawl driver, sealed cartridge, 6-bolt, 12x157mm
Spokes Sapim Laser, straight pull, DBL
Tires [F] Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip, DH, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 WT, 3C, MaxxGrip, DH, TR tubeless
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, threaded, 83mm
Crankset TruVativ Descendent DH, 34t, 56.5mm chainline, S/M:165mm, M/L:170mm, L/XL:170mm
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle DH, 1x7
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle DH
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM GX DH, 11-25
Chain SRAM PC 1110
Brakes Shimano Saint M-820, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors, [F]220mm, [R]203mm
Brake Levers Shimano Saint BL-M820
Handlebars Giant Contact SL TR35, composite, 800x35mm, 20mm rise
Tape/Grips Giant Tactal Pro Single
Stem TruVativ Descendant Direct Mount, 35 S/M:50mm, M/L:50mm, L/XL:50mm
Seatpost Giant Contact, 30.9mm, 0 offset, 400mm
Saddle Giant Romero
Pedals Sold separately
Accessories & Extras tubeless prepared, 2.5" max tire size, 36t max chainring size, MRP SXg chain guide, full downtube protector. *Not compatible with 2023 or earlier RockShox BoXXer Ultimate or BoXXer Select

* Subject to change without notice.

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