2022 Giant

Trance 29 2

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,200$2,800
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z2
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore, Praxis
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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26 mph

Trance 29 2

26 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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Beta
First Impressions: 2022 Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1

Dec 2021 · Ryan Palmer

A quintessential trail bike great for covering ground in style and confidence.

Highs
  • Dialed modern trail bike geometry

  • Comfortable on a wide variety of terrain

  • In-frame storage!

Lows
  • 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+

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 120mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle

Tire Clearance2.6"

ColorsSlate Grey; Metallic Black

Fork

Marzocchi Z2, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/50, custom tuned for Giant

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Giant Tactal Pro Single S:120mm, M:120mm, L:130mm, XL:130mm

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD M745

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 29 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

alloy, sealed

Rear Hub

alloy, sealed

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

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