2022 Giant
Trance X 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,500| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 145 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
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 · 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
Good geometry
Suspension easy to set up
Solid spec for the cash
Fox 36 adjustment won’t necessarily work for lighter riders
Could benefit from using mixed wheel sizes
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 […]
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.
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.
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
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 145mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Hematite |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm, GRIP damper, 37mm offset, 160mm, 15x110 Kabolt, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 145mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35, 800x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | TranzX travel-adjustable dropper, remote S: 120-150mm travel / 30.9 x 459mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 499mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 525mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 525mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro Single S:120mm, M:120mm, L:130mm, XL:130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle, 32t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro M745 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M745 |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5, alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | alloy, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | alloy, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR, tubeless |
Last updated May 11