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2025 Giant

Stance

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$2,599($1,883)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 125 / 140mm
ForkGiant STL 34
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Stance
Other Trail bikes
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)

22 mph

Stance

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'8"

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Price History
Reviews
Pinkbike
The New Giant Stance & Liv Embolden: How Much Bike Does $2,300 Get You in 2026?

Apr 2026 · Jessie-May Morgan

Both the Liv Embolden and Giant Stance get Giant's own proprietary fork and shock, along with their own Contact Switch AT dropper post, allowing for up to 200 mm drop on the larger frame sizes - thanks to that straight seat tube.

Highs
  • Value proposition at $2,300

  • Sleeker shock packaging for larger bottle clearance

  • Lighter than predecessor by ~300g

  • Threaded bottom bracket

  • Internal cable routing

  • UDH dropout

  • TRA WheelSystem with 30mm internal width

  • 72T hub engagement with 5° pick-up

  • Adjustable drop dropper post up to 200mm

  • Shimano CUES 10s drivetrain

  • 4-piston Tektro brakes with 180mm rotors

Lows
  • No remote lockout cable routing

  • US availability restricted due to WRO

  • Proprietary fork and shock may limit serviceability or upgrade options

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Singletrack World
Giant Stance 29 1 review

Apr 2024 · Ben Haworth

The Giant Stance 29 1 is a refreshingly affordable mountain bike. Yer classic entry level full-sus trail bike. Alloy, 29in, 125/140mm travel.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-grade aluminum, 125mm FlexPoint suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.6"

ColorsPanther; Copper Coin

Fork

Giant STL 34 RCL, 140mm, Boost 15x110 QR

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Suntour Raidon R, 190x45

Travel125mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, threaded

Stem

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

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL TR35, 780x35mm

Saddle

Giant Romero

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Giant Sole-O

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES RD-U6000

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano CUES FC-U6000, 30t S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

Shifters

Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10

Cassette

Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48

Chain

KMC X-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT-401

Wheels
Rims

Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology

Spokes

Sapim, 28, J-bend

Front Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body

Rear Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body

Tires

[F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.6, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless

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Last updated May 30