2000 Giant XtC DS2

Full suspension cross country racer, completely rebuilt from scratch with 1×9 drivetrain and top of the line modern components. This bike weights only 26 lbs and rides like a dream.

Cyril and I restored this dream machine for his brother. Starting with an awesome alloy frame in “Race Yellow / Manitou Red” colors. Every component of this bike was meticulously examined, repaired, repainted, or replaced high-end restored or new components. It took several months to find the proper components and bring this bike on the road again. See this bike’s info on BikePedia.com and this bike’s review on MTBR.com. Restoration photos are available here.

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Wheels: 26” Mavic X317 Disc rims, Shimano XTR hubs, DT stainless spokes, brass nipples, XTR QR
  • Tires: Kenda Nevergal X Sport 26”x2.1” all terrain
  • Fork: RockShox Reba
  • Inner tubes: Continental
  • Stem: Whisky short alloy
  • Chain: SRAM PC971 with key link for easy disassembly
  • Brakeset: Clarks disk brakes, mineral oil
  • Seatpost collar: Wolf Tooth, 34.9mm diameter, made in USA
  • Chainring: Drop-stopA 104 BCD 34T, made in USA
  • Chainring screws: Wolf Tooth, made in USA
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ Cane Creek Forty threadless
  • Handlebars: Raceface
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-9
  • Bottom Bracket: Omniracer 68×113 sealed cartridge
  • Cables and cables housing: Jagwire blue
  • Handlebar grips: Odi Rogue w/lock-on, made in USA
  • Pedals: Raceface Chester composite blue
  • Seatpost: Whisky
  • Saddle: WTB Volt
  • Silicone protectors in all places where cables’ housing touch the frame

RESTORATION PICS

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Giant SL CU92 aluminum TIG-welded, made in Taiwan
  • Rear Shock: RockShox SID dual air
  • Crankset: Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth