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Trance Advanced Pro 29 2
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,515| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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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Sep 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
Sep 2020 · Robin Weaver
While these are still early impressions, it's an exciting new trail bike that’s eager to cover ground quickly and feels incredibly efficient thanks to the Fox Live Valve system. You’ll need to take some time trying to quieten that cable rattle down though
Great geometry and that steep seat angle
Well-considered spec
Fox Live Valve
Live Valve adds complication and lots of extra cabling which can rattle on rougher trails
No high-end option without Live Valve
Sep 2020 · Mike Wirth
GIANT TRANCE X 29 ADVANCED PRO 0 REVIEW Words by Mike Wirth/GooseWorks Photos by Jon Coultard & Cameron Baird/Giant Bicycles The Trance has been the flagship trailbike in Giant’s lineup since 2005 when they first introduced their signature Maestro suspension design. Over the years, the
Sep 2020 · Mike Levy
What's more polarizing: The trout-inspired paint or its Live Valve suspension?
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
Sep 2020
Giant has unveiled its brand new high-performance full suspension trail bike - the Trance X Advanced Pro. Utilising Fox Live Valve suspension and a carbon fibre chassis that is 25% lighter than the alloy model, how does it perform on the trail? Read on for our review of the 2021 Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0.
The gorgeous carbon frame
Fantastic new-world geometry
Descending stability with climbing proficiency
Live Valve adds efficiency & responsiveness
Low weight for such a capable bike
The fork's damper tune is too firm
Live Valve adds complexity and cost
Those damn rattly brake pads!
Carbon wheels and bars increase trail buzz
Slow engaging freehub
Aug 2020 · VeloNews.com
The Intrigue 29 is Liv's first foray into trail bikes.
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The Giant Trance Advanced 29 already delivered a convincing performance in last year’s trail bike group test. There was one problem though – the flagship Trance Advanced Pro wasn’t available. So this year we found out whether the higher-end spec makes it a dream bike? Click here for an overview of the best trail bike […]
Direct and fun handling
Quick acceleration thanks to its low weight
Brilliant paint job
Well specced
Firm rear suspension offers little comfort
Underpowered brakes
Hefty price
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles Colors: Pure Red / Neon Red; Matte Charcoal / Gloss Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 130mm travel, GRIP Damper, Boost 15x110mm QR, tapered steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, trunnion mount Travel: 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Dub Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL, 780 x 35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle Dub, 30 |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T [F] 180mm [R] 180mm, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide T |
| Rims | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis DHR II 29x2.3, 60 tpi, EXO, TR, tubeless tires tested and verified to work best with Giant tubeless wheels, shipped with tubeless system setup from Giant factory providing the best tubeless experience and performance right out of the box. Just add sealant and your are ready to go! |
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