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Reign Advanced 27.5 1
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,750| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
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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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 […]
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!
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 6.3" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Green / Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 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 | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Upright |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb Stealth, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow + |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 24/38 w/ MRP 2x Guide |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc, [F] 203mm [R] 180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | Giant P-AM2, Double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Performance Tracker w/ 15mm axle, [R] DT Swiss 350 w/ 12mm axle |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Performance Tracker w/ 15mm axle, [R] DT Swiss 350 w/ 12mm axle |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Magic Mary, Trailstar, Snakeskin, Double Defense, 27.5x2.35, [R] Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Pacestar, Snakeskin, Double Defense, 27.5x2.35 |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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