2020 Giant

Trance Advanced 2

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$3,150
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkRockShox 35 Gold RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Trance Advanced 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)

22 mph

Trance Advanced 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
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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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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BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

Sep 2020

The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.

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BikeRadar
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0 first ride review

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

Highs
  • Great geometry and that steep seat angle

  • Well-considered spec

  • Fox Live Valve

Lows
  • Live Valve adds complication and lots of extra cabling which can rattle on rougher trails

  • No high-end option without Live Valve

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite, 140mm

ColorCharcoal / Gold

Fork

RockShox 35 Gold RL, 150mm, DebonAir, Motion Control Damping, Boost 15x110 Maxle Ultimate, tapered

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL 35

Handlebar

Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

Giant Contact SL (neutral)

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT420

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT401

Wheels
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

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