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Trance 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,900| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| 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 Trance youth mountain bike is praised for its versatile performance, with a focus on its Maestro suspension system that offers a good mix of pedaling efficiency and bump absorption. Reviews highlight its lively and fun handling, making it suitable for a variety of trails. However, some note limitations in rough terrain due to its short travel and geometry that may not suit all riders.
Versatile performance with progressive trail geometry
Lively and fun handling
Maestro suspension system offers efficient pedaling and bump absorption
Lightweight and agile
Good value for money on certain models
Short travel limits performance in rough terrain
Geometry may not suit all riders
Some models have underpowered brakes
Runs out of travel quickly on more challenging trails
Conservative seat tube angle on some models
It’s a wild bike that is way more capable than it looks.Bicycling
The Giant Trance 29 2 is the perfect example to prove that we can no longer categorise bikes just by the length of their travel.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineGiant nailed it with the new Trance 29er
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Oct 2020 · Marissa Krawczak
At this price point the Trance X 29 2 is a very competitive bike for beginner, to expert level riders who are on a budget.
Sep 2020 · Alan Muldoon
When the Giant Trance Advanced 29 was launched back in 2018, it was one of the first brands to promote the idea of doing more with less.
Packs a mighty punch
Limited size range
Aug 2020 · VeloNews.com
The Intrigue 29 is Liv's first foray into trail bikes.
Aug 2020
The Giant Trance X has returned for 2021, but forget everything you knew about the old bike because this is a very different beast! It features more suspension travel, forward-thinking geometry, and a clever flip chip. So how does it perform on the trail? Read on for our Giant Trance X 29 review.
Big-trail and big-speed ready
Excellent new-school geometry
Impressive technical climbing abilities
Trail-tuning flip-chip
Supportive & smooth suspension
Fork has already developed bushing knock
Creaky saddle
The heavy wheels
Jan 2020 · Jeremy Benson
The Giant Trance 29 3 is an excellent trail bike, and our Top Pick for Short Travel in this price range. This 29er may only have 115mm of rear-wheel travel...
Energetic playful feel
Lighter weight
12-speed drivetrain
Modern trail bike geometry
Fork needed immediate service
Can be overwhelmed in more aggressive terrain
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.
Sep 2019 · McCoy
A trail bike that likes to play
May 2019 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Trance 29 2 is the perfect example to prove that we can no longer categorise bikes just by the length of their travel.
Lots of fun on flowing trails
Super agile, lively handling with a lot of pop
Good value for money
Short travel (not enough for rough trails)
Brakes lack power and reliability
Poor quality finish
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Metallic Black / Black / Iris; Metallic Green / Metallic Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 150mm travel, GRIP Damper, Boost 15x110mm QR, tapered steerer Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, trunnion mount Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, Boost, 30 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 1x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11x46 |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT520 [F] 180mm [R] 180mm, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT501 |
| 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 Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.4, 60 tpi, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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Last updated April 15
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