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Reign Advanced Frameset
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant Reign is a formidable enduro bike that excels in downhill performance and stability, with a plush suspension system that generates significant traction. However, it requires fine-tuning to unlock its full potential and can feel harsh over rough terrain. While it's a confident descender, its climbing efficiency and comfort on flatter trails are areas where it falls short.
Excellent downhill stability and traction
Plush suspension for aggressive riding
Top-of-the-line components as standard
Confidence-inspiring geometry on steep tracks
Effective suspension adjustment for climbs
Suspension setup requires fine-tuning
Harsh ride quality over rough terrain
Less efficient on climbs and flatter trails
Firm saddle noted as uncomfortable
Sluggish handling at slow speeds
The Reign Advanced is one of the top-rated bikes in the current crop of 160mm machines.
BikeRadarWe expected it to be a ripper descender, but we didn’t expect it to make us feel invincible!
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Aug 2018 · Alan Muldoon
The 2018 Giant Reign Advanced 0 has class leading sizing and geometry plus a race-tuned coil shock and revised suspension linkage.
The best just got better
Shock remote is fragile and hard to position
Mar 2018 · March 22, 2018
The grin. The grin knows. The grin can appear anytime, when you press or twist too hard on the throttle, at the oh-so-serious work meeting, when you get a call from the mad mate from your murky past who tells you that they are in town, or when the late-night shots arrive. The grin knows. The grin is never wrong. The grin doesn’t know what is correct or what is not, he or she just hides away, waiting for when […]
Mar 2018 · McCoy
The Giant Reign has long been known for being a plush, long-travel machine built for conquering climbs and obliterating descents. The Reign quickly became
Jan 2018
The Reign moves towards a full-on enduro machine for 2018, except for one hiccup.
Nov 2017 · Christoph Bayer
"Good things made even better" is the motto for the new Giant Reign Advanced 0. The old Giant Reign was very popular with racers thanks to its potent geo.
Oct 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Obvious high-speed potential of the excellent frame is stifled by harsh wheels and suspension.
Jul 2017 · Iceman2058
If it's lower, longer, and slacker you want, you've come to the right place.
First added July 7
Last updated July 8
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