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Trance SX 27.5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,250| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Avid 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 versatility, excelling as both an aggressive trail bike and a capable enduro rig. Its suspension performance, particularly the Maestro system, is frequently praised for providing excellent traction and a supple ride. While the bike offers great value and is well-equipped, some reviews note limitations in stock components like the fork and tires, which may require upgrades for optimal performance.
Versatile, suitable for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing
Excellent suspension performance with the Maestro system
Great value for the price, often well-equipped out of the box
Lightweight and efficient climbing capabilities
Stable and predictable handling on descents
Stock components like the fork and tires may need upgrading
Low bottom bracket height can lead to pedal strikes
Some builds may lack the stiffness or control desired for rough terrain
this bike is a hell of a good deal
BIKE MagazineHard work pays off, Giant’s new Trance Advanced 0 is more capable than ever
BikeRadarThe Trance achieves what many attempt in vain, it descends as well as it climbs.
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Oct 2016 · Mike Yozell
A popular trail model gets some extra downhill flow-ability
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.
Oct 2015 · Daniel Schlicke
Searching for the best Trailbike? Read our group review and find out how the Giant Trance Advanced 1 performed compered to six others.
Feb 2015 · Alan Muldoon
Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 review
Rock-solid durability and reliability meant that with even minimal servicing the Trance was always ready to go
Suspension is easy to set up and get to a good place, but there’s more potential in the shock tuning
Long, slack geometry makes it a very capable bike on more demanding trails
The Trance really needs a shorter stem and wider handlebar out of the box to support the capability of the frame and geometry
The Overdrive 2 tapered head tube — thankfully it’s been dropped on 2015 bikes as it severely limited stem choice
A carbon frame is nice, but eats massively into the budget and the finishing kit, wheels and suspension take a hit
Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
With sorted suspension and brilliant kit for the cash, this sets a benchmark for top end trail value
Feb 2014 · Don Palermini
The versatile Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 0 changes colors like a chameleon making it one of the most versatile bikes in our test. See how it does with the rest of the mountain here. - Mtbr.com
Feb 2014 · MBA Action
When Giant looked at the math and real-world trail analysis, they determined that the benefits of 27.5-inch wheels were profound enough to justify
Jan 2014
Few bike companies have forged more boldly into the 27.5-inch-wheel market than Giant Bicycles, and the company's new Trance Advanced SX 27.5 certainly ignited the passion of our 2014 Bible of Bike Tests crew.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 5.5" Maestro suspension Color: Grey Green / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC Dual Position Air w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 140-160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus Debonair RT Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, Press fit |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Upright |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 Trigger, Rear only |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1180 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Brakes | Avid Guide R, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 170mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Guide R |
| Rims | Giant P-AM2, Double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Hans Dampf Trailstar, Snakeskin, 27.5x2.35, [R] Schwalbe Rock Razor Pacestar, Snakeskin, 27.5x2.35 |
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Last updated July 8
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