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Stance 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,550| Weight | 31.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Shock | Suntour |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'5"
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Summary
The Giant Stance is a trail bike that offers a great balance of performance and value, with reviewers praising its updated geometry, suspension performance, and affordability. It's noted for being fun and capable on a variety of terrains, though some mention limitations in its suspension design and component choices.
Affordable price for the quality
Good trail-riding combo with Maxxis Ardent tyres
Supple suspension performance
Comfortable & compliant ride quality
Modern, all-purpose trail bike design
Relies on Giant’s FlexPoint suspension which may lack plushness
Contact Switch dropper post described as not-great-but-not-terrible
Quick release dropouts limit upgrade potential
Narrow bars affect stability and handling
Giant wants to be known as an equal competitor on the market, not one stuck with the lower standards associated with budget-oriented brands like Diamondback or Mongoose.
BIKE MagazineIt’s pretty awesome that bikes like the Stance exist.Bicycling
The Stance 29 2 is the best you're going to find in this price range.
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Aug 2020
Introduced as a budget alternative to the popular Trance 29, the Giant Stance 29 is an entry-level full suspension trail bike that packs in a lot of the right ingredients. After several months of testing, we discovered that it isn't perfect though. Read on for our full review of the Giant Stance 29 2.
Supple suspension performance
Comfortable & compliant ride quality
Usefully low-gearing
Smooth & reliable Shimano brakes
A lot of bike for the money
Quick release dropouts limit upgrade potential
Rear-end flex may be an issue for heavier riders
Handlebars are far too narrow
Effective seat angle is quite slack
Jun 2020
The Giant Stance 29-1 feels like a bike that should cost more than it does. It has real value when it comes to ride quality and performance. Read our full review here to see why the Giant Stance is an excellent affordable mountain bike.
Apr 2020 · Taylor Rojek
At $1,550, this full-suspension makes industry-standard features available to more riders.
11-50t cassette
1x SRAM SX Eagle drivetrain
No dropper post
Aug 2019 · Jeremy Benson
Price is one of the biggest barriers preventing people from getting into the sport of mountain biking, but that is likely to change with companies like...
12-speed drivetrain
Balanced suspension
Stealthy looks
Solid all-around performance
No dropper post
Non-aggressive tires
Jul 2019 · Alan Muldoon
It’s been three years since we last tested the Giant Stance and a lot has changed in that time. For starters, the price has shot up by £400.
Fun, fast and efficiently
Chain rattle is deafening
Jun 2019 · Alex Evans
Fork, shock and gearing undermine the Stance 2’s potential, but it’s a good starting point
Supportive suspension for rowdy riding
Dropper post helps you maintain your flow
Comes set up tubeless as stock
2x drivetrain causes issues
Geometry isn’t going to set the world alight
Jun 2019
Normally, choosing an affordable mountain bike means getting stuck with an outdated drivetrain, sub-standard frame geometry and/or undergunned suspension. Apparently, the Giant Stance 29 is not normal.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm Colors: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Black; Metallic Blue / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Raidon 34, Boost, 130mm Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | Suntour Raidon R Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8, [GA 690] |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT201 |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR |
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Last updated November 16
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