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"What if?" - When we asked the question, the Piston Pro X was the answer. Genuine Kashima coated hydro-pneumatic arms make loading and unloading a one-handed operation. Touchless arms grab the tires, keeping your bike secure, and your paint pristine. Low-profile integrated LED tail lights synchronize with your vehicle, providing enhanced rear visibility and on-road safety. These and many other features culminate in a rack designed, built, and tested to push the envelope and provide you with unparalleled ease of use, peace of mind, and lasting value. This is the Piston Pro X. OneTap Hit the levers and watch as the cradle arms open automatically into position. Kuat's new patented hydro-pneumatic OneTap levers make loading your bikes easy, and fun. FastFit Wheel Chock System It's called FastFit for a reason: This patent-pending feature changes wheel sizes from 18" to 29" in seconds, tool-free. QuickConnect QuickConnect lets you expand or consolidate your Piston from 2 to 4 bikes in a matter of minutes. Current record: 44s. Foot & Hand Pivot Fold your Piston up or down with the convenient foot pedal. Have a fully loaded 4-bike? Easy Assembly EasyClip patent-pending tray tabs make assembling your Piston quick and painless. Spend all that time you save riding your bike. 99% Metal Construction Just because it's sexy doesn't mean it isn't heavy duty. The Piston Pro X is all metal and ready to take on all the adventure you can throw at it. TIGER DRYLAC The Piston Pro X is finished with TIGER DRYLAC, a class-leading powdercoat designed for the unforgiving conditions of both day-in, day-out commutes and epic road trips alike. Hard Wearing Hardware Igus bushings and 308 Stainless Steel, 750-hour salt spray automotive-grade hardware keep the burly, long-lasting trend going. This rack will stand up to years of demanding mileage and use. Liquid Painted Logo A little cherry on top: A liquid painted 3D logo finishes out the rack aesthetic adding dimension and style. LED Taillights QuickConnect patented trays and Add-Ons are prewired. LED lighting will connect and sync automatically when assembled. Connects to the vehicle via the included flat 4-pin connector. Magnetic Cable Docking Set up is as easy as snapping in the magnetic cable, and plugging the 4-Pin into your vehicle's trailer outlet. No confusing diagrams or head scratching routing. POGO Pins QuickConnect patented Add-Ons are pre-wired. Simply install the Add-On and the LED lightning will connect and sync automatically. Cable Management Provided magnetic clips let you manage the LED cable, keeping everything tidy and out of the way. Locking Security Tool No more Where's Waldo in your glovebox: The multi-purpose security tool locks in place at the end of the rack, ensuring it's always there when you need it. Flatlock Hitch Cam The patent-pending Flatlock hitch cam keeps things stable and its tamper-resistant head keeps it secure. Plus, we've added a stainless steel hitch lock for double security and additional peace of mind. High-Strand 12mm Cable Semi-integrated ultra flexible high strand 12mm cable, with plenty of length for the wheels and frames of all your bikes. The soft touch outer coating is also easy on your bikes.

Make the world your playground with STP. A longtime favorite for dirt jumping, street shredding, and whatever style you dream up, it's powered by a lightweight super-strong frame and responsive 26-inch wheels. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS - Trail-inspired geometry Lightweight, durable aluminum frameset with a longer top tube, tighter rear triangle, and slacker head angle for agile handling on dirt jumps, trail, or street sessions. - Quick and responsive Frame geometry is designed for 26-inch wheels with a low saddle height and taller front end for quick, confident ride quality. - Maximum control Powerful disc brakes and 120mm suspension fork with remote lockout put maximum control in the rider’s hands. Grippy, high-volume 26-inch tires are optimal for streets, trail or park riding. - ALUXX Aluminum Technology This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.

HAMMER UP CLIMBS, ACCELERATE ON SMOOTH SINGLETRACK, CARRY YOUR SPEED AS THE TRAIL DIPS AND DIVES. THIS LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM 29ER COMBINES EFFICIENCY AND BALANCED CONTROL, JUST THE RIGHT COMBINATION FOR XC PERFORMANCE. With a frameset that’s engineered using ALUXX SLR, our highest-grade aluminum, this superlight and agile 29er delivers speed and efficiency for XC riders and racers. Designed to ride with a 100mm suspension fork, it's a race-bred climber with quick acceleration. The 29er-specific frame geometry offers an ideal balance of stability and maneuverability on all types of XC terrain. Boost hub spacing gives you added tire clearance and wheel stiffness, and a new Giant WheelSystem with tubeless tires delivers a smoother, more efficient ride plus a reduced risk of flats. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Lightweight acceleration The lightest aluminum hardtail mountain bike frameset Giant has ever produced helps XC riders and racers climb and accelerate with speed. Unyielding efficiency With a best-in-class stiffness-to-weight-ratio, the all-new XtC SLR 29 sets the new standard for alloy-XC efficiency. 29er confidence and control Larger 29-inch diameter wheels roll over rough terrain with balance and stability, giving you momentum on technical climbs and confidence on fast singletrack descents. Can fit up to a 2.4-inch rear tire.