2021 Giant

Trance 29 2

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRPCA$3,699 (about $2,779)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 115 / 130mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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26 mph

Trance 29 2

27 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
LONG TERM REVIEW: GIANT TRANCE ADVANCED PRO 29 - THE MOST ADVANCED GIANT TRANCE - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

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.

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Singletrack World
Review: Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1

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.

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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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Pinkbike
Field Trip: Giant's $2,500 Trance X Loves Slow Speed Technical Trails

May 2021 · Sarah Moore

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.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorBlack / Teal

Fork

Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

Travel115mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT501

Wheels
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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