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Trance X E+, Pro 29 3
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,500| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Yamaha 250W 80Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Giant 625Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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.
Excellent traction and climbing ability
Supportive suspension with a lively feel
Competitive price
Adjustable geometry
Well-suited parts
Quite heavy
Front-heavy riding position
Long chainstays affect maneuverability
Ground clearance issues
Sluggish and nervous downhill
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.
E-Mountainbike MagazineThe 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.
Flow Mountain BikeThe 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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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
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 · 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?
Climbing qualities
High maximum permissible weight
Modular battery system
Front always sticks to the ground (downhill)
Workmanship
Battery cover rattles
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
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.
Excellent suspension
Fun yet composed handling
Good value for money
Brakes not on par with rest of build
Size L will be too long for many riders
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade Aluminum, Advanced Forged Composite Upper Rocker, 140mm Maestro Suspension System, 'Boost' 148x12QR, ISS, Giant EnergyPak Plus Range Extender Compatible Color: Chameleon Mars |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL DebonAir, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, MotionControltm rebound and lockout control, 15x110 Boost, Maxle Stealth, e-MTB optimized Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, EVOL Large Volume sleeve, 3-position lever, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount, custom tuned Travel: 140mm |
| 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) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12-speed |
|---|---|
| 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 (S:160, M/L: 165, XL:170) |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 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 BR-M420, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 203mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore BL-M4100 I-spec EV |
| 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] |
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro, 80Nm, 360% tuneable support, powered by YAMAHA. Pedal assist up to 20 mph. |
|---|---|
| Battery | Giant EnergyPak Smart 625Wh, EnergyPak Plus range extender compatible |
| Remote | Giant RideControl Ergo |
| Display | Wireless display compatible |
First added September 22
Last updated August 3
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