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2020 Giant

Trance Advanced Pro 29 Frameset

A 29″ crosscountry frameset.

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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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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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
The Trance X is a reality check.
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This is a pure trail bike designed to be just as good at climbing as it is descending, plus everything in between.
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The GIANT Trance 29 1 proves that less travel often means more fun on the trails.
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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 · 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 […]

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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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