The plastic X-Defender on the down tube helps keep the rider clean when conditions get ugly. Giant ToughRoad SLR GX Adventure Bike. 2018 Sea Otter Classic. © C. Lee / Cyclocross Magazine

The plastic X-Defender on the down tube helps keep the rider clean when conditions get ugly. Giant ToughRoad SLR GX Adventure Bike. 2018 Sea Otter Classic. © C. Lee / Cyclocross Magazine undefined