2021 Giant Trance 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components, priced near the low end of the Trance model range. Compare the full range
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| MSRP | CA$3,699 (about $3,057) |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Travel | 115mm rear, 130mm front |
| Frame | aluminum |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Wheels | 29″ |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper post |
1 × 12 — 12 speed
Trance 29 2
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The Trance 29 2 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
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December 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!
June 2021
This outstanding value pops with energy.
May 2021
We tested the top of the line Fox Live Valve equipped version at the last Field Test, and were curious about how the value version stacked up.
April 2021
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
November 2020
Classic roots meet future integration
October 2020
At this price point the Trance X 29 2 is a very competitive bike for beginner, to expert level riders who are on a budget.
September 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
September 2020
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5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, press-fit Color: Black / Teal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9 |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
| Rims | Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless |