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Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 2
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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$7,500| Weight | 45.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Motor | Yamaha 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Giant 400Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Giant Trance trail bike is praised for its lightweight design, powerful motor assistance, and versatile performance on flowing trails. Its Maestro suspension platform is noted for providing smooth and composed handling on rough terrain, though some reviews mention a twitchy feel in technical sections. The bike's carbon frame and efficient power delivery are highlights, but tire choices and battery life are common criticisms.
Lightweight design with full carbon frame
Powerful motor assistance with customizable output
Maestro suspension platform for smooth handling
Versatile performance on flowing trails
Efficient power delivery and comfortable pedaling position
Tire choices hinder performance on technical terrain
Battery life may not suffice for all riders
Twitchy and nervous feel in super-technical sections
Some spec choices limit control and comfort
The new Giant Trance Advanced E+ Elite uses a new battery tech to deliver more power in a smaller package, allowing it to spec a full-power motor and let you choose when to let it rip.
BikerumorThe steeper and gnarlier the terrain got, the more out of its depth the Giant felt.
BikeRadarThe Giant Trance X impresses above all with an elegant design language and plenty of speed on flowing trails.
E-Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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May 2025 · May 7, 2025
Review // Blake Nielsen Pics // Matt Staggs Giant have always done a great job with their carbon fibre frames and this particular bike certainly appears to continue that tradition. What is the finish detail like of the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite up close? That’s right, these guys are masters at crafting carbon frames. The key reason why is that Giant’s ‘Advanced’ carbon fibre framesets are made in Giant’s own factory which means they have complete control over every […]
High-quality carbon frame with excellent finish and paint quality
Lightest full-power e-MTB on the planet
Powerful and smooth Yamaha Sync Drive Pro2 motor (85Nm)
Good geometry and 140/150mm travel for trail riding
Maestro suspension provides traction and comfort
Excellent ground clearance due to compact motor
Great RideControl Ergo 3 controller and app with customization
Versatile bike suitable for a wide range of riders
Lower front end can feel uneasy in rough sections
Motor power take-up feels slower than some competitors
Potential range anxiety with 400Wh battery (needs careful power mode use)
Controller position limited when paired with Shimano brake levers
Aggressive feel can lead to false sense of security in rougher trails
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.
Aug 2024 · Benedikt Schmidt
Giant enter the race with the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 0 V2, which relies on an in-house Sync Drive Pro2 motor and 400 Wh battery. How did it fare against the competition in our 2024 light eMTB group test?
Fast on flowing trails
Powerful motor assistance
Tires don't do justice to the bike’s character and intended use
Not very forgiving of mistakes
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 · Alex Evans
Giant’s Trance X is designed to bridge the gap between lightweight and full-power ebikes
Powerful and easy to tame motor
Maestro suspension impeccable
Climbing performance
Spec choices hinder control
Inappropriate tyres
Steep head angle
Battery life
Jun 2024
The Giant Trance X Adv. E+ Elite 1 is an energetic trail eMTB that provided a lot of fun on mellower trails. Check out our review here.
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 2023
Built around a sleek frame, a mullet setup and a 400Wh battery, is the Giant Trance X E+ Elite the Goldilocks of the lightweight e-MTB world?
Vibrant & intuitive handling
Mullet setup is such an improvement
Supple and easily tuned suspension
Powerful motor offers genre-bending performance
Solid package for the money
Heavy for a lightweight e-MTB
Adaptive Smart Assist mode is not great
Heavier riders will need range extender
Room for improvement with app & user interface
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite frame, Advanced-grade rear triangle, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension system Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Sea Sparkle |
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| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance E-Tuned, 29er, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, Grip Damper, Kabolt-X 110 Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance, EVOL Large Volume sleeve, 2pos, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount, custom tuned Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | n/a |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL 35 Trail, 35x780mm |
| Saddle | Giant Romero |
| Seatpost | Tranz-X Rad+ 30,9mm, 30mm travel adjustable (S:120-150mm, M:140-170mm, L/XL:170-200mm) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Giant Tactal Pro-E, tapered design, 135mm Ø28~30mm (S/M) 142mm Ø29~32mm (L/XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, Shadow+ |
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| Front Derailleur | MRP HD2 co-moulded chain guide |
| Crank | Praxis N.W. 36T Cold Forged 4130 premium steel Praxis e-Cranks (Q-factor=168, S:160, M/L:165, XL:170) |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano, CS-M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | KMC e.12 Turbo, EcoProteq, e-bike optimized |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX, BR-M7120, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 203mm [F/R] Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX, I-spec EV |
| Rims | Giant TRA, Hookless Clincher, 30mm inner width, Hollow Side-Wall Design for improved strength and flat protection |
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| Spokes | Sapim E-Lite [R] Race [F], e-bike optimized |
| Front Hub | Giant TRA, E-Drive 260Nm 6-Pawl Driver, 72T engagement, MicroSpline body, 110 x 15 [F], 148 x 12 [R] Thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant TRA, E-Drive 260Nm 6-Pawl Driver, 72T engagement, MicroSpline body, 110 x 15 [F], 148 x 12 [R] Thru-axle |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29X2.50"" Foldable, TLR, EXO [F] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.4"" Foldable, TLR, EXO [R] |
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro2 Mg, 85Nm, PedalPlus 6-Sensor technology, Class 1, Max Assist Speed 20 MPH |
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| Battery | Giant EnergyPak 400Wh, Aluminium casing with highest safety standard (EN50604), CO2 Neutral production, Giant EnergyPak Plus 200 range extender compatible |
| Remote | Giant RideControl Ergo3, grip integrated remote |
| Display | Giant RideControl GO, frame integrated LED consoleOptional wireless ANT+ display |
| Charger | Giant EnergyPak 4A smart charger, 60% in 1:45 |
First added December 2
Last updated May 30