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.
Frame Size | S/M | M/L | L/XL |
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Geometry Position | LOW | MID | HIGH | LOW | MID | HIGH | LOW | MID | HIGH |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 430 | 450 | 450 |
Seat Post Insertion Depth (mm) | 155 | 165 | 165 |
Seat Tube Angle | 78.4° | 78.7° | 79.1° | 78.4° | 78.8° | 79.1° | 78.5° | 78.8° | 79.1° |
Top Tube Length (mm) | 571.2 | 570.5 | 569.8 | 591.3 | 590.5 | 589.8 | 611.3 | 610.6 | 609.8 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Head Tube Angle | 61.6° | 61.9° | 62.3° | 61.6° | 62.0° | 62.3° | 61.7° | 62.0° | 62.3° |
Fork Rake (mm) | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Trail (mm) | 146.4 | 143.6 | 140.8 | 146.2 | 143.5 | 140.8 | 146 | 143.3 | 140.8 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1273 | 1271.9 | 1270.6 | 1293 | 1291.8 | 1290.6 | 1313 | 1311.9 | 1310.6 |
Chain Stay Length (mm) | 447.9 | 446.5 | 445 | 447.9 | 446.5 | 445 | 447.9 | 446.5 | 445 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13.1 | 8.1 | 3 | 13.3 | 8.3 | 3.1 | 13.5 | 8.4 | 3.2 |
Stack (mm) | 634.6 | 631.9 | 629.1 | 634.9 | 632.2 | 629.2 | 635.3 | 632.4 | 629.3 |
Reach (mm) | 440.9 | 444.7 | 448.6 | 461.2 | 464.9 | 468.6 | 481.5 | 485.1 | 488.6 |
Stand Over Height (mm) | 733.7 | 738.2 | 742.9 | 735.2 | 740 | 744.8 | 742.9 | 747.6 | 752.3 |
Handlebar Width (mm) | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Stem Length (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Crank Length (mm) | 165 | 165 | 165 |
Wheel Size | [R] 27.5" / [F] 29" | [R] 27.5" / [F] 29" | [R] 27.5" / [F] 29" |
Frame Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) |
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Small/Medium | 163 - 180 | 5'4" - 5'11" |
Medium/Large | 171 - 188 | 5'7" - 6'2" |
Large/X-Large | 179 - 198 | 5'10" - 6'6" |
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 |
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Fork | Fox 40 Factory, 203mm, GRIP X2 damper, 20x110mm thru-axle, custom tuned for Giant |
Rear Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory, SLS coil, 225/75, custom tuned for Giant |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip, DH, TR Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 WT, 3C, MaxxGrip, DH, TR tubeless |
Brakes | Shimano Saint M-820, hydraulic |
Rims | Giant TRA 2 6061 alloy, sleevejoint, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 27.5 |
Crankset | TruVativ Descendent DH, 34t, 56.5mm chainline |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, threaded, 83mm |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle DH, 1x7 |
Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, 11x25 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle DH |
Rotors | Shimano RT-66 rotors, [F]220mm, [R]203mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano Saint BL-M820 |
Handlebars | Giant Contact SL TR35, 20mm rise, 35mm |
Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
Tape/Grips | Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on |
Stem | TruVativ Descendant Direct Mount 35 |
Seatpost | Giant Contact, alloy, 30.9mm, 0 offset |
Saddle | Giant Romero |
Accessories & Extras | MRP SXg chain guide, full down tube protector, tubeless prepared, 2.5" max tire size, 36t max chainring size, |
Hubs |
Front: Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed Rear: Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 30t POE, 3-pawl, sealed |
Spokes | Sapim Race |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
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Black Lava/Mercury / Medium / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 04712878967007 | 1051001105 | GLO30454525Y |
Black Lava/Mercury / Large / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 04712878967014 | 1051001107 | GLO30600345Y |