2022 Giant
Trance X 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 145 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore, Praxis |
| 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.
Jan 2022
The Giant Trance X is the brand's newest full suspension mountain bike, featuring 27.5in wheels paired to a 160/145mm travel platform. But in a market that's rapidly being taken over by 29ers and mullets, is there still a place for a dedicated 27.5in bike? Read on for our Giant Trance X review.
Terrifically agile handling
Supple Fox suspension delivers impressive big-hit control
Aggressive high-traction rubber
Powerful Code brakes
Adjustable long-travel dropper as standard
Lacks the momentum of its big-wheeled siblings
Pedal strikes are an issue in the Low geometry setting
Downtube protection could be more extensive
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.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 145mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Good Gray; Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, Motion Control, DebonAir, 37mm offset, 160mm, 15x110 Stealth, 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 | Praxis, 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 | 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 HD, 32t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 1x12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 10x51 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 |
| 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