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Trance Advanced 2
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,125| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| 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"
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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."
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Dec 2018 · Daniel Sapp
Is 115 millimeters of rear travel enough for the trails surrounding Whistler? We found out aboard the new Giant Trance.
Supple, effective suspension performance
Parts spec won't hold anyone back
Progressive head tube angle & reach for the category
DVO dampers not proven (yet)
Uncomfortable seat
Seat tube angle could be steeper
Aug 2018
Giant's Senior Global Category Manager, Kevin Dana, gets grilled on the new Trance 29 in a gondola…
Jun 2018 · Russell Eich
The Trance 2 is versatile and super fun to ride especially when playful jumps are the priority ahead of all-out speed. Buy if you like 27.5in wheels and are always looking for fun over fast on the trails
Fun, playful ride, dialed Maestro rear suspension, Fox fork and shock, Shimano SLX drivetrain and brakes,aggressive Maxxis tires
Tall head tube, can be handful in chunky sections, dated dropper post remote
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!
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
May 2017
Watch our full video review below The changes for 2017 – including slacker geometry, Boost hub spacing and a longer travel fork (now 150mm) – align the Trance as a more capable beast when it gets technical. The introduction of carbon upper linkage adds stiffness and drops weight, while the use of trunnion mount shock …
Excellent complete package.
Tyres are fragile.
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Charcoal / Orange/green |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact Trail, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Type-2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 180mm Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
| Rims | Giant TRX 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 27mm wide, Tubeless compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TRX 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; Sapim Laser |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.35, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar |
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Last updated July 8
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