Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2016 Giant
Trance Advanced 27.5 2
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$3,300| Reported Weight | 30.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
- 6'2", size Md, Fits small
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 6'2", size LG, Fits small
Summary
The Giant Trance is a versatile trail bike praised for its excellent suspension performance, particularly the Maestro system, which offers great traction and efficiency. It features updated geometry that enhances stability and capability on descents, while maintaining strong climbing abilities. Overall, it provides good value with a solid frame and smart component choices, though some builds may require cockpit adjustments.
Excellent suspension performance with great traction and efficiency
Versatile frame capable for both trail and aggressive riding
Good value for money with high-quality components
Updated geometry for improved stability and handling
Strong climbing abilities with minimal pedal bob
Stock cockpit setup often needs upgrades like shorter stem and wider bars
Some builds have underperforming forks or tires lacking grip
Low bottom bracket height can lead to pedal strikes
Not as playful or confidence-inspiring on rough descents as some competitors
this is clearly one of the best deals of the year—same high-end frame, full kit…just four hundred more bucks. No brainer
BIKE MagazineLower, longer and slacker, the new Trance’s geometry is designed for charging hard
BikeRadarThe plush Maestro rear end is Giant’s super power, feeling far more potent than the 140 mm of travel would suggest.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineAn absolute rocket. Hands down the fastest climber I rode in the entire test. Zero pedal induced bob. Zippy out of the saddle acceleration.
MTBRFeedback?
View all reviews
Jul 2017 · July 19, 2017
We think this is the best value mountain bike on the market today. Read on to find out why… The 2017 Trance 1 is flagged as the quintessential “do-everything” Trail bike. It is a dedicated 27.5” (650B) machine and comes spec’d with all the goodies advanced mountain bikers crave; carbon wheels, a complete Shimano Deore XT 1×11 drivetrain, XT brakes and quality Fox suspension units front and rear. Without a doubt this is the only ‘17 Trail bike with a […]
Feb 2017 · Francesco Mazza
[ad3] After November’s Reign Advanced 1 test, we find ourselves testing Giant’s 2017 version of the Trance, the bread and butter All Mountain bike from the Taiwanese brand. Last August we presented the new Trance during a backcountry tour in Canada arranged by Giant. Recently, Giant Italy sent us a Trance to carry out a more exhaustive test. As usual we opted for the Finale Outdoor Resort trails as main location of this test, thanks to the hospitality of B&B La Rocca di Perti Mare. We chose to test the Trance Advanced 1, the intermediate build of the 3 available with a
Oct 2016 · Mike Yozell
A popular trail model gets some extra downhill flow-ability
May 2016 · Trev Worsey
The new 2016 Giant Trance Advanced 1 is more a revision than an evolution. How it fits on the trails you get to know in our full article.
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.
May 2015
There are carbon frames that cost nearly as much as this bike–Giant's least expensive carbon Trance. So what's the catch? Are the parts crap?
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
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 5.5" Maestro suspension Color: Matte Composite / Gloss Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Gold RL Solo Air w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, Low rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, upright |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SL Switch, dropper, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM GX |
| Crank | SRAM S1000, 24/38 w/ MRP 2x Guide |
| Shifters | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R, Hydraulic disc, [F] 170mm [R] 160mm Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, Hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant P XC-2, Double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin [F] Trailstar [R] Pacestar |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
Not listed for 3,247 days