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Trance 29 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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£3,799($5,111)| Weight | 29.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Giant Trance is celebrated as a versatile and fun mountain bike, excelling in both climbing and descending with its well-balanced geometry and efficient Maestro suspension system. It's praised for its playful handling and ability to tackle a variety of trails, though some reviews note limitations in aggressive terrain and the added complexity of the Fox Live Valve system.
Well-balanced, do-it-all trail machine
Progressive geometry suitable for various trails
Smart and efficient Maestro suspension system
Playful and lively handling
Good climbing and descending performance
Fox Live Valve system adds complexity and cost
Limited reserves on demanding, rough trails
Cable routing could be cleaner
Firm suspension on descents for some models
The Trance X is a reality check.
BIKE MagazineThis is a pure trail bike designed to be just as good at climbing as it is descending, plus everything in between.
BikeRadarThe GIANT Trance 29 1 proves that less travel often means more fun on the trails.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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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 · December 3, 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
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.
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
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Navy / Neon Pink |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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: Shimano XT 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 |
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Last updated November 16
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