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Reign X0
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,850| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XX1 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Giant Reign is celebrated for its versatility and performance in enduro riding, with a design that balances climbing efficiency and downhill prowess. Its geometry and suspension setup receive praise for inspiring confidence on challenging trails, while its value proposition stands out in the competitive enduro bike market. However, some reviews note its demanding nature on tight trails and uphill sections.
Versatile all-rounder suitable for a wide variety of terrain
Confidence-inspiring geometry and suspension performance
Excellent value for the features offered
High-quality components ready to rip straight out of the box
Improved handling with custom fork offset
Requires serious muscle to throw into corners
Not ideal for pedaling uphill
Feels like an overgrown beast on anything but wide open trails
Giant Bicycles has really stepped up its game this year in the longer-travel department
BIKE MagazineThe Reign Advanced is a super-confident black run bomber or enduro racer that still climbs well – and costs less than you’d expect
BikeRadarOur goal was simple, to help DH and enduro riders go faster
Dirt MountainbikeThe Reign feels like a overgrown beast, requiring serious muscle to throw into corners.
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Dec 2015 · Trev Worsey
We take the Giant Reign to the tough testing grounds of the Scottish Highlands to find out how good it is.
Nov 2015 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
When Giant launched the Reign for the 2005 model year, it was billed as a long-travel cross country bike with 5.8" of rear travel and a 70-degree head angle. It also featured Giant’s all-new Maestro suspension platform.
Aug 2015 · Ghostdog
The Giant Reign. Reign of fire, or reign of terror?
Apr 2015
Giant have really stepped it up a notch with the latest Reign, everything about it speaks the right lingo to the booming new-school crew of hard trail riding and enduro racers. From the bike’s geometry, to the choice of the most popular components, confirming to us that the folks at Giant have their ears to …
Ready to blast trails out of the box.
Top end RockShox suspension with great adjustability.
Promotes hooligan riding and courageous shredding.
Travel adjustable fork.
Rattling Reverb hose inside frame.
Not to be mistaken with an all-rounder, this fella is burly!
Sep 2014
Giant Bicycles has really stepped up its game this year in the longer-travel department, launching a completely redesigned 6-inch-travel Giant Reign.
Aug 2014 · Don Palermini
Giant’s 2015 Reign Advanced 27.5 0 Team comes fully equipped for tackling the burliest enduro terrain. - Mtbr.com
Aug 2014 · Dirt HQ
The big news (well it’s not that big really) is that the Giant Reign has moved onto 27.5in wheels, up from 26in of last year’s bike...
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 6.7" Maestro suspension Color: Blue / Black/yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Talas CTD Performance, w/20mm thru-axle, OverDrive 2 steerer, 140-160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float-X CTD Factory Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Stem | Giant Contact AM, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact All Mountain, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM, MG rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM XX1, 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1, Trigger Shift |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 9 Trail, hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm, [R] 180mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 9 Trail |
| Rims | DT Swiss EX-500 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker, w/20mm axle, 32h [R] DT Swiss 350, w/12mm Maxle axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker, w/20mm axle, 32h [R] DT Swiss 350, w/12mm Maxle axle, 32h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo, 26x2.35, folding |
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Last updated July 8
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