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Stance 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,550| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour |
| Shock | Suntour |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore, Alivio |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Giant Stance is a versatile and affordable trail bike that offers a balanced mix of performance and value. It features modern geometry, capable suspension, and is praised for its climbing efficiency and descending stability. While it may lack some high-end components, its overall ride quality and fun factor make it a standout in its price range.
Affordable yet capable trail bike
Modern geometry for versatile riding
Balanced suspension performance
Good climbing efficiency and descending stability
High fun factor and value for money
Some builds lack a dropper post
Non-aggressive tires may limit traction
Rear suspension can feel stiff under braking
Narrow handlebars affect stability
Press-fit bottom bracket complicates maintenance
The Stance 29 2 is the best you're going to find in this price range.
Outdoor Gear LabIt climbs well and descends with stability, confidence, and control that made our testers forget they were riding a budget bike.
Outdoor Gear LabWith all of the revisions Giant has transformed the Stance 2 from a timid XC bike into a rowdy trail slayer.
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Aug 2020
Introduced as a budget alternative to the popular Trance 29, the Giant Stance 29 is an entry-level full suspension trail bike that packs in a lot of the right ingredients. After several months of testing, we discovered that it isn't perfect though. Read on for our full review of the Giant Stance 29 2.
Supple suspension performance
Comfortable & compliant ride quality
Usefully low-gearing
Smooth & reliable Shimano brakes
A lot of bike for the money
Quick release dropouts limit upgrade potential
Rear-end flex may be an issue for heavier riders
Handlebars are far too narrow
Effective seat angle is quite slack
Jun 2020
The Giant Stance 29-1 feels like a bike that should cost more than it does. It has real value when it comes to ride quality and performance. Read our full review here to see why the Giant Stance is an excellent affordable mountain bike.
Aug 2019 · Jeremy Benson
Price is one of the biggest barriers preventing people from getting into the sport of mountain biking, but that is likely to change with companies like...
12-speed drivetrain
Balanced suspension
Stealthy looks
Solid all-around performance
No dropper post
Non-aggressive tires
Jul 2019 · Alan Muldoon
It’s been three years since we last tested the Giant Stance and a lot has changed in that time. For starters, the price has shot up by £400.
Fun, fast and efficiently
Chain rattle is deafening
Jun 2019 · Alex Evans
Fork, shock and gearing undermine the Stance 2’s potential, but it’s a good starting point
Supportive suspension for rowdy riding
Dropper post helps you maintain your flow
Comes set up tubeless as stock
2x drivetrain causes issues
Geometry isn’t going to set the world alight
Jun 2019
Normally, choosing an affordable mountain bike means getting stuck with an outdated drivetrain, sub-standard frame geometry and/or undergunned suspension. Apparently, the Giant Stance 29 is not normal.
May 2019 · Matt Jacobs
This awesome-riding bike has great parts, and it happens to be a great value too.
120mm frame and fork
Dropper post
Some riders may prefer a 1x drivetrain
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Gun Metal Black / Pure Red / Neon Orange; Black / Charcoal / Flash Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | Suntour Axon 32 LO-R, 120mm travel, tapered steerer, QR15x110mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Suntour Raidon R Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis 90 Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect, ±8-degree |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780mm x 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crank | Praxis Cadet 2x9, Boost, 22/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 2x9 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400-9, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT200 |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Sport, QR141, loose ball |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Sport, QR141, loose ball |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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Last updated April 15
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