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Reign 29 SX
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 146 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
- 5'7", size MD, Just right
- 5'10", size M, Just right
- 6'2", size LG, Fits large
- 5'7", size MD, Fits large
Summary
The Giant Reign is a versatile enduro bike with a mix of high-performance features and some limitations. Its Maestro suspension is praised for being active and cushioned, offering a floaty feel that handles stutter bumps well. However, the bike's pedaling efficiency and fork smoothness are noted as areas for improvement. The Reign is competitive in price and lightweight for its category, but some components and design choices may not suit all riders or conditions.
Competitive price for the level of finish and components
Lightweight for its price and travel
Active and cushioned Maestro suspension
Good value build with reliable Deore brakes and gears
Unique character and fun riding experience
Fork lacks smoothness compared to the rear suspension
Pedaling efficiency could be improved
Some components like the Praxis Wave chainring have design flaws
Suspension reaches its limit on very rough tracks
Sizing and seat tube length may limit dropper post options
The Reign’s poor manners under power feel more a consequence of a slightly egg-shaped and inefficient pedal cycle
BikeRadarLet’s get loose! Riding the Reign is like riding a wild bull.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazinereckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Jul 2021 · Mick Kirkman
Entry-level 650b enduro and bike-park rig
Price is very competitive for this level of finish and components
Lightweight for its price and travel
Fork lacks smoothness
No dropper post
Doesn’t pedal uphill too well
Mar 2021 · Giant Bicycles
Reece Wallace was recently inspired by Canada's Search & Rescue fleet to paint his new 2021 Giant Reign Advanced Pro 29.
Jan 2021 · David Gould
Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what do we make of it after subjecting it to eight months of testing?
Nov 2020
An old dog with new tricks
May 2020
The Giant Reign SX 29 fits in somewhere between an everyday trail bike and the new crop of long-travel 29er freeride sled.
Feb 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The Giant Reign 29 is the long awaited 29er version of the Giant Reign. Full carbon frame with Maestro rear suspension delivering 146mm travel.
Good sizing, competitive pricing
Intermittent rear brake rub
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
At last! Fans have long anticipated the Giant Reign 29! So it's all the more exciting to see how the bike performs and whether the new bigger-wheeled Reign can live up to its legendary status.
Excellent climber
Instils you with confidence on steep descents
Poppy suspension
Quickly reaches its limits on rough terrain
Big gap between sizes
Little attention to detail on some parts of the frame
Aug 2019 · Justin Serna
First Ride Giant Reign Advanced 29 Words by Justin Serna | Photos by Nic Hall The Giant Reign has definitely reached an iconic status after 15 years of service. Although Giant hasn't historically offered that lust-worthy image or boutique vibe in the past,
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 146mm Maestro suspension Color: Concrete / Mulberry Dye |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance Elite, GRIP2, 170mm, Boost 110x15 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite, 205/60, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 146mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL Trail, 35 |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle DUB, 32t, MRP alloy guide |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic 4-piston, 203mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Assegai, tubeless, 29x2.5 WT, MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless, 29x2.4 WT, MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR |
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Last updated September 10
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