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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    28.9 lbs
    7.0
    7.3
    7.3
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 36Fox Performance Float 36Fox Performance Elite Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 PerformanceFoxFox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantXTX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 122 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    135mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Giant Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1, Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT, and Specialized Stumpjumper Expert are all carbon frame full suspension trail bikes. The Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1 has more travel, the Fuel EX 9.8 XT has carbon 27.5″ / 29″ carbon wheels, and the Stumpjumper Expert has better components and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1
    Fuel EX 9.8 XT
    Stumpjumper Expert
    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

    Trance X Advanced, Pro 29 1

    26 mph

    Fuel EX 9.8 XT

    41 mph

    Stumpjumper Expert

    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

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip

    ColorCarbon / Metallicblack

    carbon frame

    ColorCarbon / Metallicblack

    FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, flip chip Head Tube/Bottom Bracket adjustment, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel

    ColorCarbon / Metallicblack

    Fork

    Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 34 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float DPX2 Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, S, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 52.5 mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with ThruShaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x45mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL 35

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SLR Trail, composite, 35

    Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width

    Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp

    Saddle

    Giant Romero SL, SST rails

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

    Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9 (S1:100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm, S6: 190mm)

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Deity, Knuckleduster, Black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendent 6k Eagle, DUB Boost, 30t

    Size: XS, S, Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chain line), 170 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 30T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chain line), 175 mm length

    SRAM Descendant 7K, DUB, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm, S6: 175mm, 48/35T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10x52

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 R hydraulic (F:200mm, R:180mm)

    Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Front: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    Brake Levers

    SRAM G2 R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, 30mm inner

    Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready

    Spokes

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Giant TRX-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

    Roval DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    Tires

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29.x2.40"; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.60"; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60"

    Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 203 mm, 6-bolt

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