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2018 Giant

Trance Advanced Frameset

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$2,300
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140mm rear
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Giant Trance youth mountain bike is praised for its versatile performance, combining 29-inch wheels with progressive trail geometry for a fun and capable ride. Its Maestro Suspension system is highlighted for being active and sensitive to small bumps, offering a good mix of pedaling efficiency and bump absorption. The bike's lightweight and updated geometry make it efficient on climbs and agile on tight singletrack.

Pros
  • Versatile performance with progressive trail geometry

  • Active and sensitive Maestro Suspension system

  • Lightweight and efficient on climbs

  • Agile handling on tight singletrack

  • Updated geometry for improved stability and responsiveness

Cons
  • Limited rear travel may not suit rougher terrain

  • Higher price point for top-end models

  • Some models may require aggressive weight shifts on steep climbs

Key Quotes
The new Trance 29 is an impressive package because it took on everything thrown its way, and it had a blast doing it.
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It’s a wild bike that is way more capable than it looks.
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Giant’s Trance 2’s edge of control isn’t a razor blade, it’s more like a plateau. And that’s a very good thing.
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off.road.cc
Giant Trance 29 3 review

Dec 2019

The Giant Trance 29 3 is a sprightly cross-country weapon made for mile munching and groomed singletrack. It quickly runs out of travel when the going gets rough, though, and some of the spec choices of this base level model are a bit under par.

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 Trance Advanced Pro 29er 1 is a very 'un-Giant like' trail bike

Apr 2019 · Wil Barrett

Wil delivers us his longterm review of the 2019 Giant Trance 29 – a very 'un-Giant like' 29er trail bike with progressive geometry

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Flow Mountain Bike
Just in For Long-Term Test - Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29er 0

Feb 2019

Giant nailed it with the new Trance 29er; it is an impressive revamp to their trail bike line-up that was begging for a 29er. With a stout 115mm of travel out the back, 130mm up front and a nice relaxed shape it’s going to be very popular. Let’s talk about our new Trance test bike! …

Highs
  • Brilliant trail bike.

  • Smooth and comfortable.

  • Steers singletrack with ease.

Lows
  • Yet to get comfortable with fork and shock settings.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 Review

Dec 2018 · Christoph Bayer

The Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 have the least amount of travel, it also costs half as much as most other bikes in the test field. Can it still keep up?

Highs
  • Lots of fun on flowing trails

  • Good acceleration

Lows
  • Brakes are undersized

  • Suspension not very sensitive

  • Damage to the paint on the chainstay

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Pinkbike
Field Test: Giant Trance Advanced 29

Dec 2018 · Daniel Sapp

Is 115 millimeters of rear travel enough for the trails surrounding Whistler? We found out aboard the new Giant Trance.

Highs
  • Supple, effective suspension performance

  • Parts spec won't hold anyone back

  • Progressive head tube angle & reach for the category

Lows
  • DVO dampers not proven (yet)

  • Uncomfortable seat

  • Seat tube angle could be steeper

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NSMB
Interview: Giant's Aggressive Trance 29 Trail Bike with Kevin Dana

Aug 2018

Giant's Senior Global Category Manager, Kevin Dana, gets grilled on the new Trance 29 in a gondola…

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MTBR
2019 Giant Trance 29er launched

Aug 2018 · Jordan Villella

Giant Bicycles launched the all-new line of Trance 29er to its 2019 lineup of full-suspension trail bikes. - Mtbr.com

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Mountain Bike Action
First Ride - Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 0

Aug 2018 · McCoy

New geometry, bigger wheels,

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorSatin / Carbon/neon Yellow

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe RT Remote, Trunnion mount

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

BB92 accepts press-fit style BB only, BB not included

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