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Reign Advanced, Pro 29 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$6,150| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 146 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX 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
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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 · Christoph Bayer
There are bikes that make it easy to ride fast. They offer a lot of grip, the rider is positioned centrally on the bike and they're easy to handle. The GIANT Reign is NOT that kind of bike. Still, it's a lot of fun!
Good poppy suspension
A lot of fun with an active riding style
Its length adds stability in steep terrain
Suspension reaches its limit on rough tracks
Requires an active riding style
Sizing excludes a lot of riders
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?
Apr 2020 · Robin Weaver
The new Reign offers a very lively, dynamic ride but get it into the really rough stuff and it feels more like a long-travel trail bike than a mini downhill rig
Fox fork and shock offer plenty of useful adjustment and a really smooth, controlled feel
Decent geometry
Dropper post needs to be longer on the medium
Very direct feel with quite a bit of feedback so not the comfiest bike on rough trails
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
The new Reign has a lot going for it—it’s a looker, it climbs and descends beautifully, and above all it’s fun.
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,
Aug 2019 · Simon Silver
To commence the launch of the new 29″ Reign series, Giant selected a world class destination of Revelstoke, British Columbia to give us an opportunity to try out the new bike. We can confidently say that the trails in and around Revelstoke provided the perfect testing grounds for the bike. A good pedal, some truck assisted shuttles, and a 8,500 ft descent through rooty, loose, and loamy single track via a Helicopter drop gave us more than an adequate feeling of how the new Reign rides. For a quick look at our Heli drop, check out the video below, and
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 146mm Maestro suspension Color: Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance Elite, 170mm, GRIP2 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance, 205/60, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 146mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL Trail, 35 |
| Saddle | Giant Romero SL, SST rails |
| 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, MRP MG V2 alloy guide |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle, 12-speed, 10x52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic 4-piston, 203mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | Giant TR-1 29 alloy WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology |
| Front Hub | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost |
| Rear Hub | Giant TR-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Assegai, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR |
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