Giant Trance X 29 2
The cheapest full-suspension bike that needs no apology.
- €2,999
- indicative RRP
- 15.1 kg
- claimed, size M
Why riders buy it
- Maestro suspension punches above the price
- Dropper, tubeless and proper tyres from the factory
- Giant dealers everywhere for the annual pivot service
Go in with open eyes
- Heaviest of the trail picks
- Deore-level shifting under load is agricultural
Character profile
- This bike
- Field average
Will it fit you?
The size run covers riders from 158 to 198 cm.
Answer the height question and this becomes a personal fit check.
Where it stands in the market
- Tyre clearance66 mm
- Rough-terrain ability86 /100
- Gear range510%
- Comfort72 /100
- Durability78 /100
- Price€2,999
- Weight15.1 kg
- Ease of upkeep64 /100
- Versatility50 /100
- Speed on tarmac30 /100
Bar = share of the 49-bike field it beats.
The full sheet
- Price
- €2,999
- Weight
- 15.1 kg
- Component tier
- 60 /100
- Gear range
- 510%
- Tyre clearance
- 66 mm
- Suspension travel
- 135 mm
- Speed on tarmac
- 30 /100
- Comfort
- 72 /100
- Rough-terrain ability
- 86 /100
- Grin factor
- 84 /100
- Versatility
- 50 /100
- Durability
- 78 /100
- Ease of upkeep
- 64 /100
- Dealer network
- 85 /100
- Resale strength
- 62 /100
- Segment
- Mountain
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Motor
- None
- Rack & guard mounts
- Partial
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
If this one, then maybe…
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