Compare: 2022 Giant Stance 29 2

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	Stance 29 22022 Giant	Recommended Rift Zone 29" 12023 Marin

MSRP	$1,400	$1,699
Where to Buy	$1,400 At Giant	$1,447 15% off At Biloxi Bicycle Works $1,799 At Jenson USA
Category	Trail	Trail
	4.2	4.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Giant Crest 34	X-Fusion SLIDE
Shock	Suntour	X-Fusion
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Praxis	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 11
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	140mm
Rear Travel	120mm	130mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	marinbikes.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

2022 Stance 29 2

2023 Rift Zone 29" 1

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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)

24 mph

2022 Stance 29 2

25 mph

2023 Rift Zone 29" 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

	Stance 29 22022 Giant	Rift Zone 29" 12023 Marin

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Gunmetal Black; Knight Shield	All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Gunmetal Black; Knight Shield
Fork	Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, Boost 15x110 QR, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	X-Fusion Slide Boost RC, 29", 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Suntour Raidon R, 184.15/44.45	X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom
Bottom Bracket	Praxis, press fit	External Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Headset		FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
Stem	Giant Contact S:50mm, M:50mm, L:60mm, XL:70mm	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8mm	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
Saddle	Giant Romero	Marin Speed Concept
Seatpost	Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm XL: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 440mm	Marin Alloy, 30.9mm
Pedals	N/A	-
Grips	Giant Sole-O	Marin MTN, Closed End

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M5120	Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SGS
Front Derailleur	N/A	-
Crank	Praxis Cadet M24, 30t S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm	Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing
Shifters	Shimano Deore M4100, 1x10	Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R
Cassette	Shimano Deore, 11-46	Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X-11 Silver and Black
Brakes	Tektro HD M745	Tektro HDM-280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers	Tektro HD M745	Tektro HDM-280

Wheels

Rims	Giant XCT 29 alloy, tubeless ready	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Spokes	Sapim	14g Black Stainless Steel
Front Hub	[F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
Rear Hub	[F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball	Forged Alloy, 141QR, Disc, 32H, HG Freehub Body
Tires	Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35, wire, EXO, TR, tubeless	Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem 29x2.35", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready

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