2020 Giant
Trance 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $2,100 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| 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.
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
Nov 2020 · Mike Levy
We put the new Trance X to the test, electronically controlled suspension and all.
Efficient climber without using lockout switches
Fun-loving, responsive handling
Lightweight frame
Least capable descender
Suspension performance
Live Valve packaging, no integrated frame storage
Sep 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Colors: Metallic Black / Metallic Blue; Matte Olive Green / Gloss Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 150mm, DebonAir, Motion Control Damping, Boost 15x110 Maxle Ultimate, tapered Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t |
| Shifters | SRAM SX |
| Cassette | SRAM SX, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM SX |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT400 [F] 180mm [R] 180mm, hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 |
| 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 Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| 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 April 13