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Trance X 29er 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,775| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Giant Trance is celebrated for its lightweight and nimble design, offering exceptional suspension performance with the Maestro system that excels in technical climbs and descents. Its geometry and build make it versatile for a wide range of trails, though some reviews note areas for improvement in efficiency and component specs. The bike's value and capability are frequently highlighted, making it a strong contender in the trail category.
Lightweight and nimble design
Exceptional Maestro suspension performance
Versatile for a wide range of trails
High value and capability
Maestro suspension less efficient than some competitors
Standover clearance could be improved
Component specs may not meet all expectations
The Trance Advanced SX is essentially the hopped-up 'works' model in their 2014 line up
BIKE MagazineSet and forget suspension, blisteringly fast carbon-rimmed acceleration and a naturally surefooted, slack and long geometry make the Trance one of the best high-speed have-a-go-hero machines around
BikeRadarThe Giant Trance Advanced SX comes very close to fulfilling the prophecy of ‘Uno Bicicletta’.
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Nov 2015
Choosing the right bike is a seriously tough decision. Ideally you would need at least six bikes to have it covered, right? But we also know that often reality has other plans, so it’s back to the drawing board, and deciding on the perfect steed that will do all the things you wish. In the …
So light.
Stellar Shimano XT.
Top-shelf FOX suspension.
Do-it-all ride anywhere ability.
Sturdy descender.
Narrow rims hold the bike back on rougher trails.
Sep 2014 · Sebastian Gierulski
Many bike manufacturers attempt to fulfill the demand of building one bike for everything. Giant, the world’s biggest are one of them. Their Trance trail bike should win us over, not with one-sided qualities rather with its all encompassing, balanced complete package performance. Bikes like this are always a rolling compromise as one quality always […]
Jul 2013 · Mark Alker
A couple of months in, how's Sanny getting on with his Trance X 29er
Mar 2013 · MBA Action
With the majority of 29ers, there is just no hiding the fact that you are riding 29-inch wheels. Experienced riders raised on 26-inch wheels can
Feb 2013 · James Huang
Big wheels, sorted handling, and great suspension for all-day trail fun
Feb 2013
Giant’s new Trance X 29er is effortlessly capable. In any rider’s hands, challenging terrain seems to disappear under its tires. Our testers, however, found lots of room for debate.
Dec 2012 · Danny Milner
It's the big-wheeled counterpart to one of our favourite bikes of recent years — how does the Giant Trance X 29er compare?
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 5" Maestro suspension Color: Satin Silver / Charcoal/orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution, w/15mm thru-axle, OverDrive 2 steerer, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution Travel: 125mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect SL, low rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Upright |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 |
| Crank | SRAM S1000, 24/36 |
| Shifters | SRAM X7, Trigger Shift |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1030 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M446, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M505 |
| Rims | Giant P-XC2, double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Off Road, sealed, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Off Road, sealed, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, 29x2.25, folding |
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Last updated July 8
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