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Trance Advanced 1
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,600| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
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 · Henry Quinney
The new Trance recieves updated geometry, along with version 1.5 of Fox's Live Valve suspension system.
No-nonsense geometry
In frame storage
Sensible spec
Live Valve (for riders who prioritize climbing)
Heavy compared to other bikes in this category
Live Valve (for riders who prioritize descending)
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
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
With the Trance X Advanced, GIANT present their latest, 29", 150/135 mm travel do-it-all trail bike. We put it to the test.
Excellent suspension
Fun yet composed handling
Good value for money
Brakes not on par with rest of build
Size L will be too long for many riders
Sep 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 140mm Color: Chameleon Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite, Fit4, 150mm, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TruVativ Descendent 6k DUB, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle, 10x50 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RSC Type: SRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM G2 RSC |
| Rims | Giant TRX-1 27.5 Composite WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TRX-1 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX-1 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX-1 27.5 WheelSystem |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.5 WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless |
First added September 11
Last updated November 16
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