2021 Giant

Trance Jr 26

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,500
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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23 mph

Trance Jr 26

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Sizing
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4'9" – 5'5"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
LONG TERM REVIEW: GIANT TRANCE X - 27.5" WHEELS BRING THE FUN - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Dec 2022 · Ron Koch

There is no doubt that 29-inch wheels are faster and better in most situations, but when it comes to maneuverability and fun, this just might be the go-to wheel size.

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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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MBR
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 review - MBR

Feb 2022 · Alan Muldoon

Fox Live Valve equipped bikes have always demanded a premium. And while that’s unlikely to change any time soon, the recent introduction of the new Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 sporting Fox Performance Elite level suspension makes it the most affordable Live Valve bike to date. Does the addition of this clever suspension kit give it the edge over the best full-suspension mountain bikes? But make no mistake, this isn’t a dumbed down version of Fox’s electronic suspension system designed to hit a price point. With the addition of Bluetooth connectivity, Live Valve 1.5 opens up a raft of fine tuning options with the dedicated Live Valve app. Other key updates include a reduction in the decline angle at which the suspension becomes active, increased timer duration so the suspension can stay open for longer, and a reduction in the threshold needed to activate the suspension. All positive changes then. Possibly the biggest difference with Live Valve 1.5 though, is that the closed setting is no longer a full lockout, where Fox now refers to it as firm mode. But enough about the electronics. Built around 29in wheels, the full Advanced composite frame of the new Trance delivers 120mm of rear wheel travel. And unlike most bikes we measure, Giant’s precision construction techniques give you every last millimetre from its longstanding Maestro twin-link suspension system. Designed around a 130mm travel fork, the latest Trance has geometry fitting of a short-travel shredder. With the flip-chip in the upper rocker link set to the low position, the Trance has a 65.5º head angle, low slung 330mm BB height and a pretty standard 440mm chainstay length. Reach on the size L is 471mm, so the bike is long-ish without being overly stretched. It’s available in four frame sizes, and if the idea of having a microprocessor adjusting your suspension on-the-fly seems like a dystopian nightmare, Giant offers options below and above the Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 with conventional suspension components. One final addition to the latest Trance Advanced frame is integrated down tube storage. A small switch on the hatch makes it a cinch to use, but the reinforced cutaway in the down tube is pretty narrow, so there’s an increased risk of stuffing something into your frame and not being able to get it out. In that respect it’s much closer in design to Trek’s Bits system than Specialized’s SWAT design, which is the original glove box and the still the best system we’ve used. Suspension Sensors on the back of the brake arch on the Fox 34 fork and at the rear dropout relay information in real time to the Controller, the little box under the top tube of the Trance. The controller contains the microprocessor, firmware and a 3-axis accelerometer for pitch detection. It’s also where the battery that powers the system attaches. Based on feedback from all of the sensors, Live Valve toggles the damping in the fork and shock independently between two settings: open and firm. …Continue reading »

Highs
  • Ultra-plush suspension

Lows
  • Dropping the chain and constant chain suck

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BikeRadar
Giant Trance X 1 review

Dec 2021 · Robin Weaver

If you rate fun over flat-out speed, the new Trance X 1 is a seriously capable bike that manages to straddle the line between trail bike and enduro machine and is certainly worth checking out

Highs
  • Good geometry

  • Suspension easy to set up

  • Solid spec for the cash

Lows
  • Fox 36 adjustment won’t necessarily work for lighter riders

  • Could benefit from using mixed wheel sizes

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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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Pinkbike
Field Test Review: 2022 Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 - Eat, Pray, Live Valve?

Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney

The new Trance recieves updated geometry, along with version 1.5 of Fox's Live Valve suspension system.

Highs
  • No-nonsense geometry

  • In frame storage

  • Sensible spec

  • Live Valve (for riders who prioritize climbing)

Lows
  • Heavy compared to other bikes in this category

  • Live Valve (for riders who prioritize descending)

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 120mm Maestro suspension

ColorBlack

Fork

RockShox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm 120mm, with remote lockout

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

forged alloy Ahead, 50mm

Handlebar

Giant Connect, 690mm

Saddle

Giant

Seatpost

alloy, single-bolt, 30.9x350

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX DUB, 32t

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano BL-M201, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 26, sleeve-joint, 30mm inner width

Spokes

stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Giant Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Tires

[F]Maxxis Minion DHF 26x2.35, [R]Maxxis Ikon 26x2.35

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