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Reign 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,755| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 highly capable enduro bike, praised for its aggressive geometry, excellent descending performance, and evolved Maestro suspension that balances active and supportive traits. It's developed with input from Giant’s enduro race team, offering a blend of stability and agility. However, its slack seat-tube angle can make uphill pedaling less efficient compared to some competitors.
Aggressive geometry suitable for enduro
Evolved Maestro suspension for a balance of active and supportive traits
Excellent descending performance
Developed with Giant’s enduro race team
Long travel suitable for rough terrain
Slack seat-tube angle reduces climbing efficiency
Some builds may have components lacking in power or modulation
Can feel cumbersome in tight sections
Pineapple or not, the Giant Reign is a mean, green fighting machine.
BIKE MagazineThe Reign didn’t care. It floated through the minefields as if it had more travel than advertised.
BIKE MagazineGiant's Reign still rules the kingdom of enduro.
MBRThe faster you go, the better it works, and this is one machine that’ll have you questioning yourself long before your bike even breaks a sweat.
Vital MTBFeedback?
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Dec 2019
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Aug 2019 · Justin Serna
First Ride Giant Reign Advanced 29 Words by Justin Serna | Photos by Nic Hall The Giant Reign has definitely reached an iconic status after 15 years of service. Although Giant hasn't historically offered that lust-worthy image or boutique vibe in the past,
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
May 2018 · Rob Weaver
The Reign 2 offers great geometry and seriously capable suspension though the low bar height won't suit everyone. With a couple of upgrades it could be a serious contender though. Buy if you want up-to-date geometry and a lively suspension feel but are happy to make a couple of component upgrades to make it even better
Sorted geometry, suspension feels livelier and more supportive than previous generation, great tyre choice and comes set up tubeless
Low bar height, gappy freehub, brakes lack power and modulation on long drags
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.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 160mm Maestro suspension Colors: Matte Blue / Black; Grey / Neon Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Solo Air, Boost, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis BB90, Press fit |
| Headset | Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | TruVativ Descendant |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow + |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Praxis Works 1x, Boost, 30T w/ MRP AMG V2 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11x42, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | MRP AMg V2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm, [R] 180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rims | Giant P-AM2 Disc, Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Shorty, 27.5x2.5, Tubeless, EXO, 60 TPI [R] Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, Tubeless, EXO, 60 TPI |
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