Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,365
    $2,100
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    TrailTrail
    3.7
    5.1
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 30 Silver TKFox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RFox
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, AlivioNX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 91 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Stance 2 and Giant Stance 1 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Stance 2 has a 2 × 9 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Stance 1 has a dropper post, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Stance 2
    Stance 1
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    26 mph

    Stance 2

    25 mph

    Stance 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension

    ColorBlack / Red

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension

    ColorBlack / Red

    Fork

    RockShox 30 RL Gold Solo Air, OverDrive, 120mm travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch R

    Fox Float Performance

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA, Press fit

    SRAM GXP, Press fit

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect Upright

    Giant Contact Neutral

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Tranz X YSP-11 Dropper Post w/ under bar remote, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM NX

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    N/A

    Crank

    FSA Comet, 24/38

    SRAM NX, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio

    SRAM NX

    Cassette

    Shimano HG400 12x36, 9-speed

    SRAM NX 10x42, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M315

    Shimano M425

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy, Double wall

    Giant XC-1

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, QR

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] QR

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, QR

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25, Wire Bead

    Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding

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