Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($2,779)$579
    Where to Buy
    $2,049

    At TPC

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs
    5.0
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34 (air)Suntour XCE (coil)
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    SLXTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    FullHardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    115mm-
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Trance 29 2
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry 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 Trance 29 2

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    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 SL-Grade Aluminum, 115mm Maestro suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorBlack / Teal

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorBlack / Teal

    Fork

    Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/42.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Giant Romero

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote, 30.9

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    N/A

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC X-12

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT520

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT501

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Tires

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.3, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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