Trance 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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CA$3,249($2,441)Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SLX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Dec 2021 · Ian Collins
Upon fully revising the Trance 29, the folks at Giant were kind enough to send us a sample in the Advanced Pro 1 level spec for testing
Dec 2021
For as long as we can remember the Trance has been Giant’s do-it-all trail bike and whilst the platform has been constantly evolving over the years it’s never really been a bike that would set your heart racing with excitement… until now! Fresh for 2022 Giant have completely redesigned every square inch of the new Trance and in doing so they created a bike with super charged trail performance. Gone is the appearance of a skinny little XC bike, and […]
Dec 2021
Giant rolls out revamped Trance Advanced Pro 29 with new trail bike features including more travel, adjustable geometry, internal frame storage and a whole lot more. Here's our first look!
Jun 2021
This outstanding value pops with energy.
May 2021 · Sarah Moore
We tested the top of the line Fox Live Valve equipped version at the last Field Test, and were curious about how the value version stacked up.
Apr 2021 · Michael Ferrentino
The “better mousetrap” theory is tested in the Trance X 29. Spry handling and burly intent meet a mess of ones and zeros in FOX Live Valve
Fun, lively handling
Top shelf componentry
Live Valve adds versatility to otherwise burly intent
Bird's-nest wiring
Live Valve needs further refinement to really shine
It ain’t cheap
Nov 2020 · McCoy
Classic roots meet future integration
Oct 2020 · Marissa Krawczak
At this price point the Trance X 29 2 is a very competitive bike for beginner, to expert level riders who are on a budget.
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal |
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Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, tapered Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
Saddle | Giant Contact, Neutral, UniClip Accessory Mount |
Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch, 30.9, [S] 100mm, [M] 125mm, [L] 150mm, [XL] 170mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
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Front Derailleur | N/A |
Crank | Shimano SLX, 32t |
Shifters | Shimano SLX |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-Speed |
Chain | Shimano |
Brakes | Shimano MT520 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm, CenterLock Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
Rims | Giant AM Tubeless, 27.5", Disc (30mm inner) |
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Spokes | Sapim |
Front Hub | Shimano, [F] MT400 Boost 15x110mm, [R] MT510 Boost 12x148mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano, [F] MT400 Boost 15x110mm, [R] MT510 Boost 12x148mm |
Tires | [F] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4, EXO, TR, tubeless |
Last updated May 4