2021 Giant Fathom 29 vs 2022 Giant Fathom
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant Fathom
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Giant Fathom 29 is drawn. The Giant Fathom numbers we have for size XL are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Fathom 29 M | Giant Fathom XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 490 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 622 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 66.0° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Fathom minus the Giant Fathom 29. Full charts: 2021 Giant Fathom 29, 2022 Giant Fathom.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Fathom 29Giant Fathom
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Giant Fathom 291 | Giant Fathom1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX SL | Giant ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork | Giant Crest 34 RCL | Giant Crest 34 |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendent | SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline |
| Wheelset | Giant AM 29 | Giant AM 27.5 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Aggressor | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Brake | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT420/MT410 |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 30t |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Romero |
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