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Reign 27.5 1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$5,975| Reported Weight | 30.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| 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 a highly capable enduro bike, praised for its confidence-inspiring descent performance and efficient climbing, thanks to the Maestro suspension system. It's noted for its stability and agility on challenging terrain, making it a favorite for riders who tackle steep and technical trails. While it excels in downhill performance, some reviews mention it's less efficient on climbs compared to its peers.
Confidence-inspiring on steep descents
Efficient pedaling with Maestro suspension
Stable and agile on challenging terrain
Good value for the price
Versatile for various terrains including bike parks
Less efficient on climbs compared to peers
Frequent pedal strikes due to low bottom bracket
Understeers in tight switchbacks
Rear suspension can feel harsh on midsize bumps
The Reign Advanced 1 is perhaps the closest I’ve found to a genuine quiver killer.
Canadian Cycling MagazineIt’s so low, long, and slack, it’s freakishly composed when other bikes are pinballing their puckered riders all over the trail.Bicycling
The Reign rewards riding with the brakes OFF!
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Dec 2016 · Rob Weaver
Yes, there’s a bit of annoying cable clatter, which needs some attention to quieten it down, and the custom fork offset does take a little getting used to at slower speeds, but with a spec that’s hard to fault and arguably improving with the addition of the Lyrik next year, Giant’s Reign 1 is a seriously capable beast in the right hands.. .
Aug 2016 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Reign Advanced 1 is among the most popular bikes for privateer enduro racers. But how does it hold up against the best of its breed?
Apr 2016 · Alan Muldoon
The Giant Reign 27.5 1 is something of an enigma in that it’s an eye-wateringly quick race bike, but still a barrel of laughs on a social ride
Fast and fun in equal measure
It’s a little overpriced
Mar 2016 · Matt Phillips
Go ahead, grab those KOMs with this aggressive enduro bike
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?
Jun 2015
Giant Reign 2016 – The Review a mountainbiking video by jonesdirt The new Giant Reign 2016, a top bike on so many levels still sends out a few mixed messages as to its true character. There’s absolutely no doubt that the new Giant Reign has some hefty ambitions. With its wide bar, big discs, fat […]
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 6.3" Maestro suspension Color: Orange / Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 Dual Position Air w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 130-160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair RC3 Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, Press fit |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra M5, MG rails |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb Stealth, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1, 32T w/ MRP AMG |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 Trigger, Rear only |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1180 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Brakes | Avid Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm [R] 180mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Guide RS |
| Rims | DT Swiss Spline One Wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Spline One Wheelset |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss Spline One Wheelset, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss Spline One Wheelset, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Magic Mary, Trailstar, Snakeskin, Race Guard, 27.5x2.35, [R] Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Pacestar, Snakeskin, Race Guard, 27.5x2.35 |
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Last updated July 8
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