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Reign SX
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,650| Reported Weight | 35.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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.
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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
Jul 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Reign is a classic amongst enduro bikes. It has earned itself the reputation of an utterly reliable companion, ready to take on anything. In a direct comparison with the competition, the bike looks a bit old-fashioned despite the facelift – does the same apply to the handling? For an overview of the test […]
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
Let’s skip the features of the new Reign for now (click here to get the lowdown on features with the new model) and talk more about how it goes in the dirt. Our first ride on the Reign was a big loop that would take in just about any style of trail, from steep rocky chutes, …
Incredibly stable descender.
Complete package for hard riding.
Best looking Reign yet!
Hard work on flatter trails.
Climbs meandering trails like Monday morning.
Oct 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Obvious high-speed potential of the excellent frame is stifled by harsh wheels and suspension.
Jul 2017 · Saris Mercanti
The Reign hadn’t been updated since 2014. For model year 2018, Giant gave this best selling bike some serious updates. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 160mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, Kabolt, Boost, OverDrive, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite Coil Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SL Switch Trail, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Type-2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX, 32T w/ MRP SXG Guide (Alloy backplate) |
| Shifters | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rims | Giant P-AM2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] 142x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] 142x12mm |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.35, Super Gravity, TL Easy, Vert Star [R] Schwalbe Hans Dampf, 27.5x2.35, Super Gravity, TL Easy, Trail Star |
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Last updated July 8
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