It was a benefit
The long fore grip also allows you to use it for leverage along multiple axis points

Sizes S, M, L, XL Colors Amber Glow / Carbon Frame Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle Fork RockShox Sid, 110mm, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout, custom tuned for Giant Shock Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/45, custom tuned for Giant Handlebar Giant Contact XC Flat, 760x35mm Grips Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm Stem Giant Contact SL XC, 35mm S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:70mm Seatpost Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 445mm Saddle Fi'zi:k Antares R7 with S-Alloy rails Pedals N/A Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6100, 1x12 Front Derailleur N/A Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6100 Brakes Shimano Deore MT410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm Brake Levers Shimano Deore MT401 Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51 Chain KMC X-12 Crankset Praxis Cadet, 32t S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm Bottom Bracket Shimano, press fit Rims Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, Hookless, 25mm inner width Hubs Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem Spokes Giant XCR 2 29 Carbon WheelSystem Tires Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.4, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless Extras Tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tire size, 34t max chainring size, Giant/MRP CS chain guide Weight The most accurate way to determine any bikes weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you

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