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Trance 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,100| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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 solid value, supple suspension, and agile handling, making it a standout in the trail category. Reviews highlight its playful demeanor and superb agility, though some note the fragility of stock tires and a desire for a 29-inch version. The bike's suspension is praised for being supple with good resistance to bottom-out, while its handling is described as more agile than much of its competition.
Solid value for the price
Supple suspension with nice resistance to bottom-out
Agile and playful demeanor
Superb agility
Excellent value for money
Relative fragility of the stock Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires
Some testers wished for a 29-inch version
Narrow bars
Rear tyre is fragile in rocky conditions
"The Trance series sets the standard for the modern definition of ‘mountain bike’… and we’re damn proud of it."
BIKE Magazine"Our party line is that we see the ‘+’ size tire trend realistically maxing out at 2.8."
BIKE Magazine"Giant have defended their turf well with the 2017 Trance Advanced 1"
Flow Mountain Bike"The Giant Trance Advanced 0 is guaranteed to generate smiles!"
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine"That spot-on Trail geo allows you to throw the Trance into corners and pump it like a BMX, viciously exploiting the stiff carbon wheels and the springing stiffness of the aluminium frame; and that’s where the quiet magic of this bike became apparent."
Revolution Mountain Bike MagazineFeedback?
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Dec 2018 · Daniel Sapp
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the GT Sensor, Yeti SB130, Giant Trance 29, and Cannondale Habit.
Aug 2018
Giant's Senior Global Category Manager, Kevin Dana, gets grilled on the new Trance 29 in a gondola…
Aug 2018 · Louis Mazzante
This new short-travel 29er is one of the models redefining what a trail bike can do.
Dec 2017 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Trance Advanced 0 is guaranteed to generate smiles! This bike is a classic and has been improved upon in detail for the upcoming season. Our comparison will reveal whom this bike is for!
Sep 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Fantastic state-of-the-art trail frame undermined by insensitive, hard to tune suspension. Buy if you're after a budget full suspension slayer that's ripe for upgrades and you don't mind learning a bit about suspension tech along the way
Massively upgradable frame at a bargain price
Great geometry and decent wheelset underline the obvious potential
Accurate shock and fork tuning is essential for just-about-acceptable performance
Numb brakes and clattery nine-speed gearing
Aug 2017 · MBA Action
A New Take on a Classic The Trance has been Giant’s flagship trailbike since its creation in 2004. Over the years, the Trance has adapted to
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 […]
May 2017 · Wil Barrett
Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to find out
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Deep Blue / Blue/green |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Silver Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | Shimano M627, 24/38 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M365, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M365 |
| Rims | Giant XC-1 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.35, Performance, Folding [R] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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