2020 Giant

Trance 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$3,249($2,441)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Trance 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Trance 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MTB Mag
[Tested] Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1

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

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29

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 […]

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Mountain Flyer
Giant Launches Updated Version Of Its Popular Trance Advanced Pro 29

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!

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Bicycling
Giant’s Trance X Advanced 29 Trail Bike Might Be the Ideal Trail Bike for Most Riders

Jun 2021

This outstanding value pops with energy.

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Pinkbike
Field Trip: Giant's $2,500 Trance X Loves Slow Speed Technical Trails

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.

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Beta
The Beta Tests - Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

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

Highs
  • Fun, lively handling

  • Top shelf componentry

  • Live Valve adds versatility to otherwise burly intent

Lows
  • Bird's-nest wiring

  • Live Valve needs further refinement to really shine

  • It ain’t cheap

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

Nov 2020 · McCoy

Classic roots meet future integration

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Loam Wolf
Review: Giant Trance X 29 2

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorCharcoal

Fork

Fox 34 Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, tapered

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT501

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM Tubeless, 27.5", Disc (30mm inner)

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

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