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    MSRP
    $1,000$2,199
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    Category
    TrailEnduro
    Weight
    33.5 lbs
    3.8
    5.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Giant Crest 34Fox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    SuntourFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisSLX, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm135mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    polygonbikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Stance 29 2 is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Stance 29 2
    2023 SISKIU T8
    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

    2021 Stance 29 2

    25 mph

    2023 SISKIU T8

    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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsGunmetal Black; Blue Ashes

    aluminum

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsGunmetal Black; Blue Ashes

    Fork

    Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, Boost 15x110

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 RHYTHM 150mm (27.5") / 140mm (29") TRAVEL

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Suntour Raidon R, 184.15/44.45, custom tuned for Giant

    FOX FLOAT DPS SPECIAL TUNING E2E:210X55MM, HARDWARE:8MMX25MM

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    SHIMANO 2-PIECE CRANKSET BSA THREADED

    Headset

    ZERO STACK (ZS) SEALED BEARING FOR TAPER HEAD TUBE, ZS 44/28.6 | ZS 56/40

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Entity Xpert, Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    ENTITY XPERT, ALLOY W:780MM R:20MM BB:35MM

    Saddle

    Giant Romero

    ENTITY XTENT

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    TRANZ-X 150MM (S-M) 170 (L-XL) TRAVEL, ZERO OFFSET, 30.9MM

    Pedals

    N/A

    ALLOY FLAT PEDAL W / REPLACEABLE PIN & REFLECTOR

    Grips

    Polygon Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    SHIMANO SLX RD-M7100-SGS DIRECT ATTACH

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet, 30t

    SHIMANO MT-510-1 BOOST 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    SHIMANO SLX SL-M7100-R, 1x12-SPEED TRIGGER

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    12 SPEED 11-51T

    Chain

    Shimano

    KMC X12 12SPEED

    Brakes

    Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black

    TEKTRO HD-M745 4-PISTONS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT201

    TEKTRO LEVER

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    584 / 622-35 32H FOR TYRE 584 / 622-54/76 TUBELESS READY

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    Novatech D91SB-CL, Thru Axle 15x110mm 32h, Center Lock

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    Novatec D462SB, 12x148mm, HG Freehub, 32h, Center Lock

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster, tubeless, 29x2.35, EXO, TR

    PERFORMANCE TIRE, 27.5”X2.40” / 29”X2.40”

    Disc Rotors

    SHIMANO SM-RT54 180mm CENTER-LOCK

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