Compare: 2018 Giant Trance Jr 26 vs Trance 3 vs Trance 2 vs Trance Advanced 2 vs Trance Advanced 1 vs Trance Advanced 0

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Trance Jr 262018 Giant	Trance 32018 Giant	Trance 22018 Giant	Trance Advanced 22018 Giant	Trance Advanced 12018 Giant	Trance Advanced 02018 Giant

MSRP	$1,890	$2,350	$2,890	$4,080	$5,100	$8,160
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Mountain Youth	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
	4.1	5.0	5.0	6.4	7.3	8.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	Suntour AION	Fox Rhythm Float 34	RockShox Revelation RC	Fox Performance Elite Float 34	RockShox Pike RCT3
Shock	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe R	Fox	RockShox Deluxe	Fox Float DPX2 Performance	RockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	26″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX, Praxis	Deore, Praxis	SLX	SLX	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	X01 Eagle, MRP
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 10	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	120mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	120mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Trance 3

Trance 2

Trance Advanced 2

Trance Advanced 1

Trance Advanced 0

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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)

21 mph

Trance Jr 26

22 mph

Trance 3

22 mph

Trance 2

22 mph

Trance Advanced 2

26 mph

Trance Advanced 1

26 mph

Trance Advanced 0

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Trance Jr 262018 Giant	Trance 32018 Giant	Trance 22018 Giant	Trance Advanced 22018 Giant	Trance Advanced 12018 Giant	Trance Advanced 02018 Giant

Frame	ALUXX-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 120mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue	Advanced-grade composite w/ALUXX SL rear, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue	Advanced-grade composite w/ALUXX SL rear, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue	Advanced-grade composite w/ALUXX SL rear, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension Tire Clearance: 2.8" Color: Black / Red/blue
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver, Boost, 120mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	SR Suntour Aion 35, Boost, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Rhythm, GRIP Damper, Boost, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Revelation RC Solo-Air, Boost, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 Damper, Boost, Kabolt, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, Boost, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe R, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Performance, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPX2 Performance, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Super Deluxe RT Remote, Trunnion mount Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Pressfit	Praxis BB90, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit	SRAM GXP, Press Fit	SRAM GXP, Press Fit
Headset		Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing	Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing	Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing	Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing	Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing
Stem	Forged Alloy Ahead	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Contact	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact SL
Handlebar	Giant Connect XC Riser	Giant Connect Trail	Giant Connect Trail	Giant Contact Trail	Giant Contact SL Trail	Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite
Saddle	Giant contact Neutral	Giant Contact, Neutral	Giant Contact, Neutral	Giant Contact, Neutral	Giant Contact SL, Neutral	Giant Contact SL, Neutral
Seatpost	Alloy single-bolt, 30.9mm	Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm	Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm	Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm	Giant Contact S Switch, dropper, 30.9mm	Giant Contact S Switch, dropper, 30.9mm
Pedals	Platform	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX	Shimano Deore Shadow +	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM X01 Eagle
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Praxis Works 1x, 30T, 165mm	Praxis Works 1x, Boost, 30T	Shimano SLX, 30T	Shimano SLX, 30T	Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, 32T	SRAM X01 Eagle, 32T w/ MRP 1X
Shifters	SRAM NX	Shimano Deore	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM X01 Eagle
Cassette	SRAM PG 1130 11x42, 11-Speed	Shimano Deore 11x42, 10-Speed	Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed	Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 10x50, 12-Speed	SRAM XG-1295, 10x50, 12-Speed
Chain	KMC X11	KMC X10	KMC X11-1	KMC X11-1	SRAM GX	SRAM X01 Eagle
Chain Guide		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	MRP
Brakes	Shimano M396, hydraulic disc, 160mm	Shimano M365, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm	Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, 180mm	Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, 180mm	SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, 180mm	SRAM Guide RSC, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Brake Levers	Tektro HDM285	Shimano M365	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	SRAM Guide RS	SRAM Guide RSC

Wheels

Rims	Giant GE35, Tubeless	Giant XC-1 Disc, Tubeless	Giant XC-1 Disc, Tubeless	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; 35mm wide, tubeless	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; 35mm wide, tubeless	Giant TRX 0 27.5 composite WheelSystem; 35mm wide, tubeless
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g	Sapim Race, 14/15g	Sapim Race, 14/15g	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, Sapim butted stainless steel	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, Sapim butted stainless steel	Giant TRX 0 Composite WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, DT Swiss butted stainless steel
Front Hub	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost	Giant TRX 0 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, Boost
Rear Hub	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost	Giant TRX 1 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Pawl driver, Boost	Giant TRX 0 27.5 composite WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, Boost
Tires	[F]Maxxis Ikon, 26x2.35, 60 TPI, [R]Maxxis Minion DHF, 26x2.35, 60 TPI	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, 3C, EXO, Tubeless, 120 TPI

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