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Trance 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,099| Weight | 32.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Summary
The Giant Trance is a versatile trail bike praised for its modern geometry, comfortable ride across various terrains, and innovative features like in-frame storage. Its suspension performance, particularly with the Fox Live Valve system, is noted for efficiency and tunability, though it adds complexity. The bike is seen as a solid all-rounder, excelling in agility and handling, but some reviews mention it doesn't specialize in any single category.
Dialed modern trail bike geometry
Comfortable on a wide variety of terrain
In-frame storage
Light, capable, versatile
Fun to climb as it is to descend
Fox Live Valve adds complexity and weight
Sits between categories without excelling in either
Pedal strikes an issue in Low geometry setting
It’s light, capable, versatile, and as fun to climb as it is to descend.
BetaFox’s Live Valve system does boost efficiency on the one hand, but adds weight and complexity on the other.
BikeRadarStaying true to the strengths of the 27.5in wheel, the Giant Trance X is a brilliantly fun trail bike that’s up for, well, a bit of everything really.
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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 · Ryan Palmer
A quintessential trail bike great for covering ground in style and confidence.
Dialed modern trail bike geometry
Comfortable on a wide variety of terrain
In-frame storage!
Fox Live isn't for everyone
KMC chain and Praxis crank spec a bit odd, but probably due to supply shortages
Chain does not shift as well as a Shimano HG+
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.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 120mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Metallic Black; Slate Grey |
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| Fork | Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/50, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm L: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm XL: 170mm travel / 30.9 x 450mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro Single S:120mm, M:120mm, L:130mm, XL:130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Praxis Cadet M24, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 1x12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 10x51 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 |
| Brakes | Tektro HD M745 Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HD M745 |
| Rims | Giant AM 29 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | alloy, open-race sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | alloy, open-race sealed bearings |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 TPI, 3C Max Terra, EXO, TR |
First added December 3
Last updated May 30