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

Key Features

• Wheel Options: Available in 27.5- and 29-inch wheel size options, select the Embolden that best fits you and where you want to ride.
• Trail Capability: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum frame, tubeless wheelset, dropper seatpost, Liv Sylvia trail saddle and a 1x drivetrain allow you to tackle new technical terrain with confidence.
• Flexpoint Suspension: The 120mm of FlexPoint Suspension provides an effective, lightweight and durable suspension system so you have increased control while riding over rooty and rocky terrain.

• Sizes: 27.5": XS, S, M 29": S, M, L
• Colour: Matte Black / Gloss Sparkling Black
• Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint Suspension
• Fork: Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 15x110
• Shock: RockShox Monarch R, 184.15/44.45, custom tuned for Liv
• Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, Alloy
  • For 27.5: XS:730mm, S:750mm, M:750mm
  • For 29: S:750mm, M:750mm, L:780mm
• Grips: Giant Sole-O
• Stem: Giant Contact
  • For 27.5: XS:40mm, S:50mm, M:50mm
  • For 29: S:50mm, M:50mm, L:60mm
• Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote
  • For 27.5: XS: 75mm travel / 30.9 x 295mm S: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm
  • For 29: S: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm
• Saddle: Liv Sylvia
• Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle
• Brakes: Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano BL-MT401
• Cassette: SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle
• Crankset: SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t
  • For 27.5: XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm
  • For 29: S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit
• Rims:
  • For 27.5: Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width
  • For 29: Giant AM 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width"
• Hubs: Alloy, loose ball
• Spokes: Sapim
• Tyres:
  • For 27.5: [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless
  • For 29: [F/R] Maxxis Forecaster 29x2.35 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless
• Extras:
  • For 27.5: tubeless prepared, max tyre size 2.6", max chainring size 32t
  • For 29: tubeless prepared, max tire size 2.4", max chainring size 32t
• Pedals: Platform

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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.