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Trance E+ SX 0 Pro
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,035| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Motor | Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Giant 500Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Giant Trance is a well-regarded trail bike, praised for its powerful SyncDrive Pro motor, comfortable suspension, and solid component specs. It excels in technical terrain and climbing, though some reviews note it can feel heavy in tight corners. The bike's geometry and suspension are designed for aggressive trail riding, with a focus on stability and control.
Powerful and responsive SyncDrive Pro motor
Comfortable and plush suspension
Solid component specs for the price
Well-balanced e-bike geometry
Fast charging battery
Feels heavy to maneuver in tight corners
Aggressive seating position may be less comfortable for some
Motor can be abrupt and difficult to modulate
Some models have mismatched suspension and limited gear range
The Trance E+ frame is both longer and lower, and the head angle is slacker.
EMTB ForumsThis is simply a beautiful bike, the sleek downtube integration of the battery and unobtrusive RideControl One control system make it quite stealthy.
Electric Bike ReviewThe Giant Trance E + glides as comfortably over the trail as a Mercedes S-Class on the highway.
E-Mountainbike MagazineFrom our point of view we’ve found a sweet-spot with this new range. The motor handles well in technically demanding situations, as well as tight trails, which have traditionally been more of a challenge on e-bikes.
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Nov 2020 · McCoy
Classic roots meet future integration
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 Levy
What's more polarizing: The trout-inspired paint or its Live Valve suspension?
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
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.
Nov 2019
Price: $5565.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A beautiful full-suspension electric mountain bike with quality components, excellent warranty and dealer support, and four frame sizes to accommodate riders of all sizes
A beautiful full-suspension electric mountain bike with quality components, excellent warranty and dealer support, and four frame sizes to accommodate riders of all sizes
Color-matched components look great along with the seamless downtube integration of the battery and internally routed cabling
Huge range of 11 to 50 teeth on a 1x12 SRAM drivetrain, proprietary Giant SyncDrive Pro mid-drive motor and powerful SRAM Code R hydraulic disc brakes
Battery charging port is in the path of the left crank arm, and charging the battery off the bike requires a separate dongle that could get lost
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 140mm Maestro suspension system, 'Boost' 148x12QR Color: Neon Orange / Metallic Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory 27,5+ 160mm, EVOL, Fit4 3-position Micro Adjust Grip Damper, Boost 110x15QR, e-Bike optimized Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory DHX2 Coil, 2-position lever, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL 35 Trail, 35x800mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL, Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30,9mm, under bar remote lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO1 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | MRP 1X V3 custom full-size HD upper |
| Crank | SRAM X-Sync Eagle 36T 104BCD chainringPraxis e-Cadet+ custom forged crankarm set |
| Shifters | SRAM XO1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230, 11-50T, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle PowerLock, 12-Speed |
| Chain Guide | MRP 1X V3 custom, full-size HD upper |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code R |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5+, Tubeless ready, 35mm inner width, e-bike optimized |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim E-Lite [r] Race [f], e-bike optimized |
| Front Hub | Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle, e-bike optimized |
| Rear Hub | Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle, e-bike optimized |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6" foldable, Tubeless, EXO protect, Dual Compound[F], Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.6" foldable, Tubeless, EXO, Dual Compound [R] |
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro, 80Nm, 360% tuneable support, powered by YAMAHA. Pedal assist up to 20 mph. |
|---|---|
| Battery | Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion |
| Remote | Giant RideControl One |
| Display | Giant RideControl One |
First added March 17
Last updated April 15
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