The Devote was designed to satisfy your gravel wanderlust. Balancing performance and ruggedness this versatile bike is ready for anything from short cuts through the woods to long winding trails as well as crushing your first gravel race. Key Performance Factors Lightweight and Sleek The durable yet lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminum frame with an Advanced-grade composite fork offer a smooth and forgiving ride handy when you find yourself on the road less traveled. The redesigned geometry puts you in a more performance-oriented position and gives you added control whether you’re picking up speed or detouring downhill to the swimming hole. Superior Comfort and Control The Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar features a 5-degree back sweep and flare drop for a comfortable and ergonomic grip. The Contact D-Fuse seatpost can be swapped out for a 30.9mm or 27.2mm round seatpost. These proprietary D-Fuse components absorb bumps and reduce vibrations ensuring less fatigue and more fun on those epic rides. Unmatched Versatility Adapt to the route with the flip chip – dropout which lets you adjust your wheelbase length and rear-wheel tire clearance. Go shorter for responsive handling and quick acceleration. Go longer for added stability plus clearance for larger tires and extra traction. ALUXX Aluminium Technology This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles. D-Fuse Technology The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system to absorb shocks and vibrations from various surfaces ensuring a smoother and more efficient ride. OverDrive Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings 1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. Tubeless System Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency pinpoint control and comfort. Colours Gleaming Olive Frame ALUXX-grade aluminum 12x142mm thru-axle flat mount disc flip chip – dropout Fork Advanced-grade composite full-composite OverDrive steerer 12mm thru-axle flat mount disc Shock N/A Handlebar Giant Contact XR D-Fuse 31.8mm 5-degree back sweep flare drop XS: 400mm S: 400mm M: 420mm L: 420mm Stem Giant Contact 8-degree XS: 50mm S: 60mm M: 70mm L: 80mm Seatpost Giant D-Fuse alloy Saddle Liv Grit Pedals N/A Shifters Shimano CUES U3030 2x9 Front Derailleur Shimano CUES U6030 Rear Derailleur Shimano CUES U4020 Brakes Shimano Mechanical Disc Brake BR-RS305 SUPER SLR [F]160mm [R]160mm Brake Levers Shimano CUES BR-U3030 hydraulic Cassette Shimano CS-LG300 11x36 Chain KMC X11 with Missing Link Crankset Shimano FC-U6030 32/46 XS: 165mm S: 170mm M: 172.5mm L: 172.5mm Bottom Bracket Shimano press fit Rims Giant S-X2 Disc alloy Hubs Giant alloy 12mm thru-axle Spokes Stainless steel Tyres Giant CrossCut AT 2 700x38c tubeless Extras 53mm max tire size in 'long' flip chip position 45mm max tire size in 'short' flip chip position tubeless prepared ISC clamp Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight but in reality weight can vary based on size finish hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.