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2021 Giant

Trance X E+ Pro 29 2

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$6,599($4,780)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
MotorYamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive
BatteryGiant 625Wh
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Trance X E+ Pro 29 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Trance X E+ Pro 29 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Giant Trance is a versatile trail bike that excels in climbing and offers a stable, forgiving ride on technical terrain. Its Maestro suspension system provides excellent traction and a lively feel, though some riders may find its handling sluggish on descents. The bike's geometry and components are well-suited for a variety of trails, but its weight and front-heavy riding position can be drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent traction and climbing ability

  • Supportive suspension with a lively feel

  • Competitive price

  • Adjustable geometry

  • Well-suited parts

Cons
  • Quite heavy

  • Front-heavy riding position

  • Long chainstays affect maneuverability

  • Ground clearance issues

  • Sluggish and nervous downhill

Key Quotes
The powerful GIANT SyncDrive Pro motor, which is based on Yamaha’s PW-X2 unit, pushes powerfully on steep ramps and doesn’t care about cadence fluctuations.
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The Trance X E+ will not let you down; it has the potential to turn you into a superhero mountain biker with the push of a button.
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The motor makes weight a moot point on the climbs, and downhill it’s simply a case of growing accustomed to it.
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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 · 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 […]

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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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E-Mountainbike Magazine
GIANT Trance X E+ 1 in review – Powerful motor + huge battery = Best Buy?

Apr 2021 · Felix Stix

At € 5,999, the GIANT Trance X E+ 1 top-of-the-range model is one of the cheapest bikes in our big E-MOUNTAINBIKE group test. Both the handling of the bike and the motor system with its optional range extender, based on Yamaha's PW-X2 motor, are distinctive amongst the crowd. We’ll tell you straight away that the Trance X E+ 1 didn't secure our Best Buy, but can it find a niche where it works really well?

Highs
  • Climbing qualities

  • High maximum permissible weight

  • Modular battery system

Lows
  • Front always sticks to the ground (downhill)

  • Workmanship

  • Battery cover rattles

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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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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Reviewing the GIANT Trance X Advanced PRO 1 - An eXtra helping of fun!

Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer

With the Trance X Advanced, GIANT present their latest, 29", 150/135 mm travel do-it-all trail bike. We put it to the test.

Highs
  • Excellent suspension

  • Fun yet composed handling

  • Good value for money

Lows
  • Brakes not on par with rest of build

  • Size L will be too long for many riders

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade Aluminum, Advanced Forged Composite Upper Rocker, 140mm Maestro Suspension System, 'Boost' 148x12QR, ISS, Giant EnergyPak Plus Range Extender Compatible

ColorChameleon Neptune / Black

Fork

Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, EVOL, Grip Damper, Sweep adjust, Boost 110x15QR, e-optimized

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, EVOL Large Volume sleeve, 3-position Lever, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount, custom tuned

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

N/A

Stem

Giant Contact SL 35

Handlebar

Giant Contact 35 Trail, 35x780mm

Saddle

Giant Romero Trail

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30,9mm (S:125, M: 150, L/XL:170)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Flatpedal

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT, 12-Speed, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

MRP 1X custom "V3" co-molded TR chain guide

Crank

Praxis Wavetm 36T Cold Forged 4130 premium steel Praxis e-Cadet+ custom forged crankarm set (Q-factor=168, S:160, M/L:165, XL:170)

Shifters

Shimano SLX 12-speed I-spec EV

Cassette

Shimano CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12-speed

Chain

KMC e.12 Turbo, EcoProteq, e-bike optimized

Brakes

Shimano Deore BR-M6120, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 203mm

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M6100 I-spec EV

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 29", Tubeless ready, 30mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim E-Lite [R] Race [F]

Front Hub

Shimano MT410 Boost, Center-Lock, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Micro-Spline Drive Body Thru-axle

Rear Hub

Shimano MT410 Boost, Center-Lock, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Micro-Spline Drive Body Thru-axle

Tires

Maxxis Assegai 29x2.6" foldable, Tubeless, EXO [F]Maxxis Dissector 29x2.6" Foldable, Tubeless, EXO+ [R]

Electric Components
Motor

Giant SyncDrive Pro

Battery

Giant EnergyPak Smart 625Wh, EnergyPak Plus range extender compatible

Remote

Giant RideControl Ergo

Display

Wireless display compatible

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