Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Suspension Fork
HL Alloy(CH565), 50mm travel, alloy monocoque lower, lockout
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shift Levers
Shimano RS35
Cassette
14x34
Crank
Alloy 42/34/24 w/CG x 152mm
Bottom Bracket
semi-cartridge
Chain
KMC HV500
Pedals
one-piece black PP, 9/16
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech Disc brake, 28H
Rear Hub
Joytech Disc brake, 28H
Rims
Giant Kids 24, 6061 aluminum,
Spokes
stainless, 14G
Tires
Giant Junior Lite Sport, IA-2549 24x1.95", 33 TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro TKB172 140mm Rotors
Brake Levers
alloy, Junior MTB
Cockpit
Stem
Forged Alloy Ahead, 8-Degree
Handlebar
Giant Sport alloy, low rise 31.8mm, 640mm
Seat
Saddle
Giant Grow Technology Jr. Sports
Seatpost
alloy single-bolt, 27.2x300mm
About this model
XTC Jr 24 Disc 1 belongs to the Giant Xtc model. Giant released 151 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Giant Xtc bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Giant XTC Jr 20 Lite 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 255$. Giant XTC Advanced 29 1 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 4200$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Mountain bike you should know that the average price is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 435$. In conclusion, this bike price is 41.61% lower than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
XTC Jr 24 Disc 1 has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the XTC Jr 24 Disc 1 bike is equipped with the 24″ aluminum model. The 24″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The XTC Jr 24 Disc 1 has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Giant XTC Jr 24 Disc 1 2019 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.