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2018 Giant Glory Advanced 1 · 2017 Giant Glory Advanced 1

Specification2018 Giant Glory Advanced 12017 Giant Glory Advanced 1
Overview
Model year20182017
BrandGiantGiant
ModelGlory Advanced 1Glory Advanced 1
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900002094900002091
Original MSRP$5,610.00—
ColorsMatte Carbon Smoke/RainbowRed
SizesS; M; LS; M; L
Frameset
Frame constructionAdvanced -grade composite w/ALUXX SL rear, 200mm Maestro suspensionAdvanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 200mm Maestro suspension
Frame materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
ForkFox 40 Performance Elite, FIT4 Damper, Coil, 200mm travelFox 40 Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, 20mm thru-axle, OverDrive, 200mm travel
Rear shockFox DHX2, Performance EliteFox DHX2 Performance Elite
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano Zee TriggerShimano Zee
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurShimano Zee, Shadow+Shimano Zee, Shadow+
CranksetShimano Zee, 36T w/ MRP G4 MiniShimano Zee, 36T w/ MRP G4 Mini (Alloy backplate)
Bottom bracketShimano, PressfitShimano, Press fit
CassetteSRAM PG-1070, 11x26, 10-SpeedSRAM PG-1070 11x26, 10-speed
ChainKMC X10KMC X10
PedalsN/AN/A
Brakes
BrakesShimano Zee, hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm, [R] 180mmShimano Zee, hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm [R] 180mm
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGiant Contact SL DH, 800x31.8mmGiant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm
StemTruVativ DescendantTruvativ Holzfeller Direct Mount
SaddleGiant Contact, ForwardGiant Contact Forward
SeatpostGiant Contact SL Zero Offset, 30.9mmGiant Contact SL Zero Offset, 30.9mm
Wheels & tires
HubsGiant PDH [F] 20mm Thru Axle, [R] 12x150mmGiant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 20mm Thru Axle [R] 12x150mm
RimsGiant P-AM2 Disc, TubelessGiant P-AM2
SpokesSapim Race, 14/15gSapim Race, 14/15g
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF, 27.5x2.35, Tubeless, 3C, 60 TPISchwalbe Magic Mary DH, 27.5x2.35, Vertstar
Rear tireMaxxis Minion DHF, 27.5x2.35, Tubeless, 3C, 60 TPISchwalbe Magic Mary DH, 27.5x2.35, Vertstar

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Giant Glory Advanced 12017 Giant Glory Advanced 1
Selected size / positionMM
Reach426 mm426 mm
Stack595 mm595 mm
Head-tube angle63°63°
Seat-tube angle63.6°63.6°
Seat tube430 mm430 mm
Head tube104 mm104 mm
Chainstay / rear center439 mm439 mm
Wheelbase1219 mm1219 mm
Bottom-bracket drop6 mm6 mm
Standover height719 mm719 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm48 mm
Trail129 mm129 mm
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.