Compare: 2021 Focus Thron 6.9 vs Giant Trance X 29 2

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	Thron 6.92021 Focus	Trance X 29 22021 Giant

MSRP	($3,295)	$3,580
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail
Weight	34.0 lbs
	5.3	5.0
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Rhythm Float 34	Fox Rhythm Float 36
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT	SLX, Shimano
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	150mm
Rear Travel	130mm	135mm
Brand Site	focus-bikes.com	giant-bicycles.com
Summary	The Focus Thron 6.9 and Giant Trance X 29 2 are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Thron 6.9 has better components, while the Trance X 29 2 has more travel.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Thron 6.9

Trance X 29 2

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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)

25 mph

Thron 6.9

26 mph

Trance X 29 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

	Thron 6.92021 Focus	Trance X 29 22021 Giant

Frame	7005 Aluminum, 130 mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, BSA BB, ISCG 05, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Mineralgreenmatt / #5e7e5a	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 135mm Maestro suspension, flip chip BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Mineralgreenmatt / #5e7e5a
Fork	FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29, Grip Remote, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	FOX Float DPS Performance, 190x45 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8mm, custom tune	Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant
Bottom Bracket	BSA	Shimano, press fit
Headset	ACROS ZS56/ZS56, FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated
Stem	FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 50 mm, 0°, 35 mm, aluminium	Giant Contact SL 35
Handlebar	Aluminium 35 mm, riserbar 11 mm, 760 mm	Giant Contact TR35, 780x35mm, 20mm rise
Saddle	FOCUS Trail SL	Giant Romero
Seatpost	Post Moderne dropper post PM-171, 31.6 mm	Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9
Pedals		platform

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur		N/A
Crank	Shimano Deore XT FC-M8100, Hollowtech II	Shimano MT510, 30t
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX
Cassette	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, 10x51
Chain	Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed	KMC X-12
Brakes	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston (front) / M8100 2-piston (rear)	Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black
Brake Levers	Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston	Shimano MT501

Wheels

Rims	RODI TRYP25, 25-622	Giant AM 29, alloy
Spokes		Sapim
Front Hub	Novatec D041, 15x110 mm	Shimano, sealed bearing
Rear Hub	Novatec D462SB Disc, 12x148 mm thru axle	Shimano, sealed bearing
Tires	Maxxis Dissector 2.4, WT 3CMaxxGrip Exo TR, 61-622	[F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless

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