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Reign Advanced 1
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$5,510| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| 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 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
Kitchen carbon wraps and custom roof racks with Matt's run it into the ground ideology. Learn about his 1992 Honda Civic and 2015 Giant Reign now in the latest Pistons and Pivots on NSMB.com.
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
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.
Oct 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Obvious high-speed potential of the excellent frame is stifled by harsh wheels and suspension.
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ALUXX SL rear, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 160mm Maestro suspension Color: Satin Neon Green / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite, FIT Damper, HSC/LSC Adjust, Boost, Kabolt, OverDrive, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance, Trunnion mount Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, Press Fit |
| Headset | Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | TruVativ Descendant |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL DH |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL, Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact S Switch, dropper, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendent 6k, Eagle 32T w/ MRP AMG V2 |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 10x50, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX |
| Chain Guide | MRP AMg V2 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, [F] 200mm, [R] 180mm Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rims | DT Swiss E1700 Spline Two, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss E1700 Spline Two, Boost |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss E1700 Spline Two, 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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