2020 Giant
Trance 29 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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£3,799($4,810)| Weight | 29.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
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
Sep 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
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 Wirth
GIANT TRANCE X 29 ADVANCED PRO 0 REVIEW Words by Mike Wirth/GooseWorks Photos by Jon Coultard & Cameron Baird/Giant Bicycles The Trance has been the flagship trailbike in Giant’s lineup since 2005 when they first introduced their signature Maestro suspension design. Over the years, the
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Navy / Neon Pink |
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| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite, 130mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance Elite Travel: 115mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL 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 | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10x51 |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX 1 29 WheelSystem |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis DHR II 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless |
Last updated May 4