Embolden 29″ (2025)

Nothing is off-limits to the Embolden, a trail bike designed to conquer tricky climbs, rowdy descents, and chunky rock gardens with confidence.

• Sizes: 27.5″: XS, S , 29″: S, M, L
• Colors: Black Diamond, Sangria
• Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint Suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle
• Fork: Giant STL 34 RCL, 140mm, Boost 15×110 QR
• Shock: Suntour Raidon R, 184x44mm, recommended sag 30%
• Handlebar: Giant Contact TR35, 760x35mm, 20mm rise, alloy
• Stem: Giant Contact SL 35 27.5″: XS: 40mm, S: 50mm 29″: S: 50mm, M: 50mm, L: 60mm
• Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote 27.5″: XS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mm29″:S: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmM: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mmL: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm
• Saddle: Liv Sylvia
• Shifters: Shimano Cues SL-6000, 1×10
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CuesRD-U6000, Shadow+
• Brakes: Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano MT-401
• Cassette: Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11×48
• Chain: KMC X-11
• Crankset: Shimano CUES FC-U6000, 30t27.5″: XS: 165mm, S: 170mmPraxis Cadet 30t29″: S: 170mm, M: 170mm, L: 170mm
• Bottom Bracket: 27.5″ Shimano, threaded29″ Praxis threaded
• Rims: 27.5″ and 29″: Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology
• Hubs: 27.5″ and 29″: [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body
• Spokes: Sapim, 28, J-bend
• Tires: 27.5″: [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5×2.6, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5×2.6, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless 29″: [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29×2.4 WT, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless
• Extras: 27.5″ and 29″: tubeless prepared, max tire size 2.6″, max chainring size 32t