2020 Giant

Trance Jr 26

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,100
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

23 mph

Trance Jr 26

Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
One Size

4'9" – 5'5"

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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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Pinkbike
Field Test: 2021 Giant Trance X - Computer Controlled Climbing Convenience

Nov 2020 · Mike Levy

We put the new Trance X to the test, electronically controlled suspension and all.

Highs
  • Efficient climber without using lockout switches

  • Fun-loving, responsive handling

  • Lightweight frame

Lows
  • Least capable descender

  • Suspension performance

  • Live Valve packaging, no integrated frame storage

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 120mm

ColorGray Blue

Fork

RockShox Recon RL Air, 15x110mm 100mm, with remote lockout

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select, 120mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

forged alloy Ahead, 50mm

Handlebar

Giant Connect, 690mm

Saddle

Giant

Seatpost

alloy, single-bolt, 30.9x350

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX DUB, 32t

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano BL-M201, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 26, sleeve-joint, 30mm inner width

Spokes

stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Tires

[F]Maxxis Minion DHF 26x2.35, [R]Maxxis Ikon 26x2.35

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