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Trance 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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CA$3,699($2,680)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Giant Trance is a versatile trail bike praised for its fun and lively handling, excellent suspension performance, and good value for money. It features progressive geometry and adjustable components like flip chips for customization. However, some models face criticism for electronic suspension systems needing refinement and certain build quality issues.
Fun and lively handling
Excellent suspension performance
Good value for money
Progressive yet reasonable geometry
Adjustable components for customization
Electronic suspension systems need refinement
Certain build quality issues
Heavy compared to some competitors
Noise from components in some models
Giant proves again that you don’t need a ton of travel to go hard.Bicycling
The potential of Live Valve is huge, and with some more time, some more tuning, some more adaptation, we could have refined the bike more to our liking.
BetaThe Giant Trance X is a forward-thinking bike that defines the modern trail bike category.
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Nov 2022 · Ron Koch
Giant’s updated Trance Advanced Pro 1 is impressive, especially considering the previous Trance didn’t seem to leave much to be desired.
Apr 2022 · Ben Haworth
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 is reviewed by Benji in The Big Short bike grouptest in issue 142 of Singletrack World.
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
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 […]
Dec 2021 · Matt Beer
Giant goes downcountry with the new Trance Advanced Pro 29 and adds internal storage to the frame.
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!
Jun 2021
This outstanding value pops with energy.
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
Fun, lively handling
Top shelf componentry
Live Valve adds versatility to otherwise burly intent
Bird's-nest wiring
Live Valve needs further refinement to really shine
It ain’t cheap
| 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 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 115mm |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| 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 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 |
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Last updated August 3
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