2025 Cube Reaction Race vs 2026 Giant XTC Advanced 29
The XL is the Giant XTC Advanced 29 size closest to your XXL Cube Reaction Race. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant XTC Advanced 29
Compared with the Cube Reaction Race in XXL, the Giant XTC Advanced 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cube Reaction Race, XXLGiant XTC Advanced 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction Race XXL | Giant XTC Advanced 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 477 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 632 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 70.0 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 658 | 665 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 425 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1159 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 525 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 142 | 115 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 58 | |
| Standover | not listed | 829 |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Cube Reaction Race. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction Race, 2026 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction RaceGiant XTC Advanced 29
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cube Reaction RaceRace | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction | Giant XTC |
| Fork | Fox 32 Performance | Fox 32 Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Praxis Girder | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Chainring | Praxis Girder | not listed |
| Wheelset | Newmen Beskar 30 Base | Giant XCR 2 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | Shimano XT | Giant TR55 |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution SL | Giant Contact XC 35 |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Grips | Acid React Pro | Giant XC Pro |
| Headset | Acros AZF-675 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Newmen Evolution | not listed |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | Giant Grit SL |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch Core |
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