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2022 Giant

Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,000
Reported Weight31.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 135 / 150mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size SM, Just right
  • 5'9", size Lg, Just right
  • 5'9", size LG, Just right
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Fox Live Valve adds complexity and weight

  • Sits between categories without excelling in either

  • Pedal strikes an issue in Low geometry setting

Key Quotes
It’s light, capable, versatile, and as fun to climb as it is to descend.
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Fox’s Live Valve system does boost efficiency on the one hand, but adds weight and complexity on the other.
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Staying 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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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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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 · 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 […]

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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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Beta
The Beta Tests - Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

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

Highs
  • Fun, lively handling

  • Top shelf componentry

  • Live Valve adds versatility to otherwise burly intent

Lows
  • Bird's-nest wiring

  • Live Valve needs further refinement to really shine

  • It ain’t cheap

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Reviewing the GIANT Trance X Advanced PRO 1 - An eXtra helping of fun!

Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer

With the Trance X Advanced, GIANT present their latest, 29", 150/135 mm travel do-it-all trail bike. We put it to the test.

Highs
  • Excellent suspension

  • Fun yet composed handling

  • Good value for money

Lows
  • Brakes not on par with rest of build

  • Size L will be too long for many riders

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

Nov 2020 · McCoy

Classic roots meet future integration

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorCarbon

Fork

Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

Travel135mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

Handlebar

Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

Giant Romero SL

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7100

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano M511, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

Shifters

Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 1x12

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 10x51

Chain

KMC X-12

Brakes

Tektro HD M750, Rotor 1.8mm thickness, Front Wheel - 251 Grams / Rear Wheel - 271 Grams

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD M750

Wheels
Rims

Giant TRX 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant TRX 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant TRX 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant TRX 2 Carbon 29 WheelSystem

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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