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Reign 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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CA$4,899($3,528)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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Summary
The Giant Reign is a highly capable downhill bike praised for its modern geometry, adjustable suspension, and mullet compatibility. It excels in rough terrain with plush suspension and a stiff frame, though some models may feel harsh in certain conditions. The bike is compared favorably to competitors like the YT Capra and Specialized models, offering a blend of speed, stability, and climbing efficiency.
Modern geometry and adjustable suspension
Mullet compatibility with flip chip
Plush and composed ride in rough terrain
Stiff frame for improved performance
Effective internal storage system
Some models may feel harsh in rough conditions
Internal storage compartment size criticized
Rear hub pickup speed issues
"The new Reign is a speed machine, it’s always hinting that you can hit that section that bit faster next time around."
Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine"It’s plusher and floatier than its predecessor, and it offers incredible composure at warp speeds."
Flow Mountain Bike"Giant has done its homework and created a bike that delivers for pros and punters alike."
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Aug 2025 · Steve Fisher
Giant Bicycles debuts the new Reign SE at Crankworx Whistler, featuring a burly build for bike park or gravity riding.
Aug 2025 · Seb Stott
While it's still a gravity-focused bike, the Reign SE it should be capable of tackling the odd climb (or barspin).
Jun 2023
Lots of options, including mullet with the new, highly adjustable Giant Reign.
May 2023 · Robin Weaver
Giant’s updated Reign offers comfort and confidence when the going gets steep, with a solid parts package that’s very well considered for the price
Meaningful geometry adjustment
Reasonably efficient climber
Very confident and capable in steep terrain
Practical parts package
Bar/grip/stem combo feels a little harsh
Not the quietest bike in the rough
May 2023 · Blake Nielsen
Giant’s engineering team completely overhauled the Reign Advanced for 2023 with a frame redesign that has now moved away from the somewhat ‘freeride’ style geometry numbers that the Reign has adopted in the past, and instead they set out to create a purebred, no-compromise enduro race bike! Reviewer // Blake Nielsen Photos // Matt Staggs Let’s get straight to the point, does it seem like they’ve hit the brief and how much ‘speedier’ is the bike now compared the previous […]
Mar 2023
Featuring a new frame with more travel and mullet compatibility, the new 2023 Giant Reign is a big step up over its predecessor.
Incredibly calm and composed on rough terrain
Plush & highly adjustable suspension
Maestro linkage offers terrific efficiency
Great geometry for high-speed brawling
Flip chip is useful & offers mullet compatibility
Fantastic tyre spec
Internal storage hatch is too small
Rear hub pickup speed
35mm bars are very stiff
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
There are bikes that make it easy to ride fast. They offer a lot of grip, the rider is positioned centrally on the bike and they're easy to handle. The GIANT Reign is NOT that kind of bike. Still, it's a lot of fun!
Good poppy suspension
A lot of fun with an active riding style
Its length adds stability in steep terrain
Suspension reaches its limit on rough tracks
Requires an active riding style
Sizing excludes a lot of riders
Jan 2021 · David Gould
Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what do we make of it after subjecting it to eight months of testing?
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum front and rear triangles, 160mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, integrated downtube storage BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Blue Dragonfly / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance Elite, 170mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite, 205/62.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:40mm, XL:40mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL TR35, 800x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro Single S:120mm, M:120mm, L:130mm, XL:130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7100 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano MT512, 32t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 1x12 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51 |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-M6120, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]220mm, [R]200mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore BL-M6100 |
| Rims | Giant AM 29, alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Hub | alloy, sealed |
| Rear Hub | alloy, sealed |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, DD, TR tubeless |
First added August 21
Last updated May 30