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Reign Advanced 0
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$8,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | DVO Diamond |
| Shock | DVO Jade |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC 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 downhill bike praised for its stable, composed handling and excellently balanced suspension, making it hard to beat on steep terrain. It offers good value for money and efficient climbing capabilities, though it can feel boring on flat trails. The bike's geometry and suspension refinements, like the Maestro linkage and FOX Factory suspension, contribute to its confident performance on demanding trails.
very stable, composed handling
excellently balanced suspension
hard to beat on steep terrain
good value for money
efficient climbing capabilities
boring on flat trails
technical climbs require physical effort
room for improvement in cable routing and chainstay protection
Giant isn’t a brand that follows every trend and it often takes the truly gigantic bike manufacturer some time to implement changes, but when Giant do something, they do it right.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Giant Reign 29 convinced us on demanding trails with its enormous composure and stability. Thanks to its active suspension, it doesn’t feel slow or cumbersome either.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazinethe Reign was impressively predictable and more than willing to absorb any mistakes made in the rough, rooty and steep terrain
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Feb 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The Giant Reign 29 is the long awaited 29er version of the Giant Reign. Full carbon frame with Maestro rear suspension delivering 146mm travel.
Good sizing, competitive pricing
Intermittent rear brake rub
Jan 2020
The new Reign has a lot going for it—it’s a looker, it climbs and descends beautifully, and above all it’s fun.
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 2019 · Mint
The Reign grows its wheels, loses travel and gains fun. It's a fast ride both up and down.
Aug 2019
As one of the most hotly-anticipated bikes of the year, the brand new 2020 Giant Reign 29 arrives on the scene as the longest travel 29er that Giant has ever built. We had the opportunity to put the 2020 Giant Reign Advanced 29er Pro 0 to the test at the bike’s official launch, so settle in for our first ride review.
Manageable handling for a big bike
Low weight
Impressive climbing abilities
The snazzy paint job
At over $10k, this model is right up there
Rear brake rotor rub
Slow freehub mechanism
Feb 2019 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Reign is a true classic and we've reviewed it countless times. We found out how well the DVO forks and shock work on the Giant Reign Advanced 0 2019.
Very composed
Very plush and sensitive rear end
Race-ready
Fork can't keep up with the competition
Sitting position is too far back on the climbs
Inefficient climber
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite front triangle, ALUXX SL Aluminum rear triangle Color: Carbon / Metallic Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | DVO custom-tuned Diamond D1, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm |
| Shock | DVO custom-tuned Jade Coil Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Dub Press Fit |
| Stem | TruVativ Descendant, 35mm, 0mm rise |
| Handlebar | TruVativ Descendant carbon 800x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Contact SL (neutral) |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle Dub, Boost, 34 |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10x50 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain Guide | MRP upper guide with bashguard |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC [F] 200mm [R] 180mm, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rims | Giant TRX 0 27.5 WheelSystem, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TRX 0 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX 0 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX 0 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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