Giant Fathom 29 1
A hardtail that thinks it’s a trail bike.
- €1,599
- indicative RRP
- 13.0 kg
- claimed, size M
Why riders buy it
- 130 mm fork and a dropper post out of the box
- Playful geometry that jumps and slashes
- Giant build quality at factory-direct-ish pricing
Go in with open eyes
- Too much bike for pure XC racing
- Dropper adds weight the scales notice
Character profile
- This bike
- Field average
Will it fit you?
The size run covers riders from 158 to 198 cm.
Answer the height question and this becomes a personal fit check.
Where it stands in the market
- Rough-terrain ability78 /100
- Tyre clearance61 mm
- Price€1,599
- Gear range510%
- Versatility66 /100
- Weight13.0 kg
- Durability78 /100
- Ease of upkeep72 /100
- Speed on tarmac44 /100
- Comfort62 /100
Bar = share of the 49-bike field it beats.
The full sheet
- Price
- €1,599
- Weight
- 13.0 kg
- Component tier
- 60 /100
- Gear range
- 510%
- Tyre clearance
- 61 mm
- Suspension travel
- 130 mm
- Speed on tarmac
- 44 /100
- Comfort
- 62 /100
- Rough-terrain ability
- 78 /100
- Grin factor
- 74 /100
- Versatility
- 66 /100
- Durability
- 78 /100
- Ease of upkeep
- 72 /100
- Dealer network
- 85 /100
- Resale strength
- 62 /100
- Segment
- Mountain
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Motor
- None
- Rack & guard mounts
- Partial
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
If this one, then maybe…
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