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Reign Advanced 27.5 Frameset
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,250| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
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 aggressive riders. However, some reviews mention it's less efficient on climbs compared to peers and can suffer from pedal strikes due to a low bottom bracket.
Confidence-inspiring on steep descents
Efficient pedaling due to Maestro suspension system
Stable yet agile on challenging terrain
Good value for the price
Top-shelf components
Less efficient on climbs compared to peers
Frequent pedal strikes due to low bottom bracket
Understeers in tight switchbacks
The Reign rewards riding with the brakes OFF!
Flow Mountain BikeIt’s a bloody courageous steed that fears very little, it just needs a pilot with the same attitude to make the most of it, who’s up for it?
Flow Mountain BikeThe Reign Advanced 1 is perhaps the closest I’ve found to a genuine quiver killer.
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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
Jan 2016 · Sjones
Up for it. The Giant Reign mixes trail and enduro brilliantly
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!
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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