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Trance X 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,900| Weight | 33.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 145 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ 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"
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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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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 · 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!
Nov 2021 · Matt Beer
The revamped Trance X doesn't have a mullet, but is still here to party.
Jun 2021
This outstanding value pops with energy.
| 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 |
| 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: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M745 |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5, alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | alloy, open-race sealed bearings bearing |
| Rear Hub | alloy, open-race sealed bearings bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR, tubeless |
First added October 29
Last updated May 30