The path to the podium is long, dirty, and rocky; luckily, the 2016 Giant XTC Advanced SL 27.5 1 is designed exactly for those conditions. This carbon rocket begins with an OverDrive front end that flows into the MegaDrive down tube, which in turn attaches to a massive bottom bracket to deliver laser-sharp handling and explosive acceleration. Add to that the speed and control of 27.5-inch XCR1 composite wheels, and you can see why your competition sees the XTC as an unfair advantage.