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2026 Giant

Stance

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

$2,200
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkGiant STL 34
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetCUES
BrakesTektro 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)

24 mph

Stance

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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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, 130mm FlexPoint suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, UDH interface, external storage solution

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorsMatte Black; Almond

Fork

Giant STL 34 dual air, 140mm, 15x110, thru-axle

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Rhythm, rebound, 210x52.5

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, threaded

Stem

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

Handlebar

Giant Contact TR35, 35mm XS:20mm rise/760mm, S:20mm ride/760mm, M:35mm rise/760mm, L:35mm rise 800mm, XL:35mm rise 800mm

Saddle

Giant Contact Ergo Trail

Seatpost

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Giant Tactal, lock on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES RD-U6000, Shadow +

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano CUES FC-U6000, 30t XS: 165mm, S:165mm, M:165mm, L:165mm, XL:165mm

Shifters

Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10

Cassette

Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48

Chain

KMC X-11

Brakes

Tektro HD-M5141, hydraulic, TR-54, 6-bolt rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M5141

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM30 alloy rim

Spokes

stainless, 28, J-bend

Front Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, HG driver body

Rear Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, HG driver body

Tires

[F] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless

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Last updated May 30