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Trance X Advanced 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$7,000| Weight | 30.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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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View Comparison5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
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Summary
The Giant Trance is celebrated as a versatile and fun trail bike, offering a balanced mix of efficiency, agility, and suspension performance. Its Maestro suspension system is praised for providing a plush ride quality and efficient pedaling, making it a superb climber and a joyful descender. With adjustable geometry and a solid spec for the money, it's a bike that appeals to a wide range of riders looking for an all-rounder that doesn't compromise on performance.
Versatile and fun on various trails
Efficient pedaling manners
Sensitive & floaty suspension performance
Solid spec for the money
Adjustable geometry for fine-tuning ride feel
Pressfit BB instead of threaded
Less damped/more reactive ride quality
Can feel skittish on technical sections
Integrated bar and stem combo not preferred by all
Rear end creak experienced after a handful of rides
Affordable bikes are so. dang. good. these days.
BIKE MagazineThe new Trance X is easily Giant’s best trail bike yet.
Flow Mountain BikeImagine what a sorted 140mm do-it-all bike should ride like and the Trance hits the bullseye.
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Mar 2025 · Ron Koch
Now, with 140mm of rear travel and the same 150mm fork, Giant’s new mid-travel platform packs multiple points of adjustability into a durable and capable all-mountain machine.
Oct 2024 · Blake Nielsen
Giant offer a wide collection of dual suspension trail bikes and just in case readers aren’t in the know already, can you start by explaining what the ‘X’ in model’s name distinguish about these bikes compared to the standard Trance models? I’d like to think that it stands for Xtreme but in reality the X signifies that the bike is intended to get rowdy and encourage its rider to really have a lot of fun out there on the trails! […]
Very versatile with extensive adjustability
Predictable and fun handling
Aggressive geometry and increased travel make it a 'quiver killer'
Lightweight carbon frame
Mullet compatible out of the box
Great value for money, especially alloy models
Aug 2024
New for this year, the Giant Trance X impresses with its efficient pedalling manners, sprightly handling and huge range of customisation.
Fantastic geometry with loads of adjustability
Efficient pedalling manners
Sensitive & floaty suspension performance
Adaptable wheelsize & travel
Solid spec for the money
The TRX Carbon wheels are quite stiff
Downtube storage needs refining
Insufficient chainstay protection
Jun 2024
We tested the Giant Trance X mountain bike and here's everything you need to know about this affordable and excellent do-it-all mountain bike.
Jun 2024 · Henry Quinney
Whether plumbing along seated traverses, turning on a dime, or pointing and shooting through rough and committing chop, the Trance is well executed and composed.
A true trail bike, at a low weight
Neutral and consistent suspension inspire confidence
Geometry that is the product of years of refinement
Plenty of adjustment.
North America doesn't see the full range of models
Can hang up deeper in the stroke
Mar 2024 · Tim Wild
The Giant Trance X Advance Pro SE trail bike features all the electronic bells and whistles paired with a carbon frame.
Incredible value
A tech geek’s dream
Superb suspension package
Complex to dial in
Needs a lot of batteries – a total of 7 across Flight Attendant and AXS
Lots of own-brand components
Aug 2022 · Robin Weaver
A capable bike on the descents and the Live Valve system helps to boost efficiency, even if it does add cost and complication
Good geometry
Very capable considering the travel figures
Live Valve boosts efficiency
Live Valve adds complication (along with extra cabling)
Fork not particularly forgiving
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Arctic Light |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite, two-position LSC adjust, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL TR35, alloy, 780x35mm, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Giant Romero SL |
| Seatpost | Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX, T-Type, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX, T-Type, 10x52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX, T-Type |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100 |
| Rims | Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 22mm height, Wide Guard Technology |
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| Spokes | Sapim, 28, straight pull, DBL Technology |
| Front Hub | Giant TRX 29 Carbon WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRX 29 Carbon WheelSystem |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless |
First added April 11
Last updated June 7