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Reign 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,000| Weight | 32.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 146 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
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5'10" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Giant Reign is praised for its versatile performance, excelling as a capable climber with efficient suspension and geometry while delivering composed and playful handling on descents. Its Maestro suspension system offers a balanced ride with good small-bump sensitivity and support, though some reviews note limitations in rough terrain and travel. Overall, it's seen as a strong contender in the enduro category, blending agility with stability.
Excellent climbing abilities
Composed and predictable suspension
Playful and fast downhill performance
Good value and competitive pricing
Lightweight and agile handling
Limited rear travel in rough terrain
Suspension setup can feel unbalanced or lose efficiency
Issues with components like dropper posts and brake rub
Not the most comfortable on high-speed, demanding trails
The Reign SX 29 is basically a monster truck on the trail, but one with a spandex-wearing alter ego.
BIKE MagazineIf you’re after an engaging, exciting ride that’ll need to be ridden with focus and commitment to get the most out of it, the Reign is certainly worth considering.
BikeRadarIt’s a great do-everything bike for the rider who prefers aggressive, nasty trails to smooth, snaking singletrack, but still needs to get to the top of the mountain under pedal-power.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Giant Reign 29 repeats the mantra that longer is better.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazinePut simply this bike is both fun and fast.
Vital MTBFeedback?
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Mar 2021 · Giant Bicycles
Reece Wallace was recently inspired by Canada's Search & Rescue fleet to paint his new 2021 Giant Reign Advanced Pro 29.
Jan 2021 · David Gould
Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what do we make of it after subjecting it to eight months of testing?
Nov 2020
An old dog with new tricks
May 2020
The Giant Reign SX 29 fits in somewhere between an everyday trail bike and the new crop of long-travel 29er freeride sled.
Apr 2020 · Robin Weaver
The new Reign offers a very lively, dynamic ride but get it into the really rough stuff and it feels more like a long-travel trail bike than a mini downhill rig
Fox fork and shock offer plenty of useful adjustment and a really smooth, controlled feel
Decent geometry
Dropper post needs to be longer on the medium
Very direct feel with quite a bit of feedback so not the comfiest bike on rough trails
Feb 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The Giant Reign 29 is the long awaited 29er version of the Giant Reign. Full carbon frame with Maestro rear suspension delivering 146mm travel.
Good sizing, competitive pricing
Intermittent rear brake rub
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
At last! Fans have long anticipated the Giant Reign 29! So it's all the more exciting to see how the bike performs and whether the new bigger-wheeled Reign can live up to its legendary status.
Excellent climber
Instils you with confidence on steep descents
Poppy suspension
Quickly reaches its limits on rough terrain
Big gap between sizes
Little attention to detail on some parts of the frame
Aug 2019 · Justin Serna
First Ride Giant Reign Advanced 29 Words by Justin Serna | Photos by Nic Hall The Giant Reign has definitely reached an iconic status after 15 years of service. Although Giant hasn't historically offered that lust-worthy image or boutique vibe in the past,
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 146mm Colors: Titanium; Dark Olive |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, 160mm, Boost 15x110 Maxle Stealth, tapered, 42mm offset Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ Travel: 146mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle DUB, 32t with MRP AMg CS guide |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
| Rims | Giant AM 29, tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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