2019 Giant
Trance Advanced Pro 29 Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame crosscountry frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,940| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 29″ |
For This Bike
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.
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
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