Giant Trance E+1 Pro 2020 Review

[@jomerjsim]

Great review. The creaking is from either the battery in the frame or the suspension pivot bolts. My E Reign’s rubber around the battery squeaked on the frame so a smeared a bit of grease around the frame opening and fixed it. Also all the bolts on the suspension have no grease from the factory, so I greased them all and that stopped the creaking.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

That's good. Most of these creaks can sorted.

[@Hybrid330i]

If you leave the power delivery on 1 or 2 for most of your riding you will get the range. I only use maybe 3 out of 5 for steep stuff on my 2019 E+0 Pro. Regularly do 50k forest and trail rides with no worries. One thing I did find great in muddy conditions was upgrading the maxis to specialised hillybilly tires .. less wheel slip over time helps so much with linear power delivery.

[@randymiller385]

You can a 625w battery for the trance 2020

[@starkalarm]

It would be nice if you could get your hands on the new giant trance

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I try to review any bikes I can get my hands on. I rely a lot on people getting new bikes and being willing to let me ride them.

[@myleshemara]

I have this bike picked it up level 2 for 5699 bargin loads of fun first ebike won't look back. Only ride in auto and technology takes care of the rest great climber battery fine. Was in Wellington with it this weekend Makara park heap of fun.

[@1bigkevs]

5699 from where?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I was aware they had some good deals but that seems a great price. Been out all day today on e bike. So much fun.

[@myleshemara]

Torp 7 online picked up in Rotorua they had my size couldn't believe it, I remembered seeing it a few weeks earlier on a 1 day special so I just asked the question and he said he would do, stoked

[@1bigkevs]

@@myleshemara I went in this week but no XL's left in e+1 so got an XL e+0 for a great price cheers

[@peaches0019]

You can get a 625kw battery now as well.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

That would be much better.

[@peaches0019]

@@bestdayevermtb2 I've got on coming, I have a 2019 trance sxE, great bike but just having the 625kw battery will be fantastic. 👍

[@barriekinnaird5856]

625wh battery? That would be fantastic. Do you havd more details?

[@wgservice]

keen to hear about new battery too - I prefer long cross country rides as opposed to trails

[@tonygee3284]

yep would be keen as on a 625 wh battery got the 2019 trance love it to bits lol

[@doctorpc4x4]

The rubber on it seemed to hang on well

[@PatB413]

I have the same noise on a Giant Terrago hardtail, seems these are the cables knocking the steering bar. Only on rough terrain.

[@tyun77]

2021 trance ebike is out. Comes in 29 with 625wh battery now. Addresses your two main issues. I am very intrigued.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Very interesting. Will have to check it out.

[@tyun77]

Did you ever feel the bike was too heavy and hard to control?

[@tyun77]

Also, I’d be curious what you think about this bike versus the Scott genius e930 vs trek rail 7. Thanks.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@tyun77 no I didn't feel that at all.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@tyun77 if I was to buy one of those today I would probably choose the rail. The trance is good but I have heard of lots of issues with failures due to water. The Bosch motor is not without problems but seems the most reliable currently. The Scott is similar to the Trek I guess. Would need to play around with Scott cock pit for me to get that bike.

[@TheWeardale1]

i like your reviews...I'm 50 and going to be buying a emtb soon, but a hardtail, as not into jumps etc.. :)

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You will have lots of fun. I have just done a review on the Haibike which will come out soon. Hard to get my hands on bikes to review.

[@TheWeardale1]

@@bestdayevermtb2 thanks, I've sub'd and look forward to it...going to be a while yet, but my first choice is a canyon - Grand Canyon:ON 9, or a orbea wild HT 20.. :)

[@jking0.o121]

This geezer can shred.

[@adampalma3765]

Spot on review. I bought the 2019 pro 1 model (this model you reviewed has an upgraded dpx2 shock compared to the dps on the 2019). It is a damn fine bike, not perfect, but bloody hell it can rip like crazy on the downhills and is bucket loads of fun to ride

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Glad you liked the review. I would certainly consider buying this bike for the money.

[@hael8680]

I probably will buy that bike as I am getting up in age and don't have the knees anymore to get up those steep hills. I am 5'10" too. Do you recommend a medium or large?

[@ianrobertson3970]

I have the +3, that also has the knocking noise. Sounds like the front forks are bottoming out all the time.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Strange noises seems a common complaint. Hope you enjoy the bike otherwise

[@wgservice]

I have a new trance e3 - same strange knocking, but my first modern bike, so put it down to me not knowing much.

[@Scottkmtb]

Enjoy all your vids. What’s your pick between this trance and the trek rail 7?

[@baconpancakes8899]

Hi, I'm 171cm tall, would you think this bike being an L is too big for me or is it still alright?

[@peterspillane7115]

Another great vid👍. Any chance you might review the reign?

[@tonygee3284]

Nice bike the 2020 I just bought a Demo 2019 trance E from T7 loving it

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You will have so much fun.

[@tonygee3284]

@@bestdayevermtb2 yep hired the 2020 for my daughter to enjoy e mtbing she is hooked and was a good chance to compare my 2019 to the 20 supple differences but awesome fun see you out on the trails Tony

[@Extremegaz25]

Good vid geezer

[@metdoc9796]

On the battery level the last light starts to flash red when you’re on 10%

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks for that. Good to know. Tested the Reign last week so watch out for that review.

[@fredericjoggi8521]

Same for mine, i bought it in June with the 625 wh battery!

[@braddyboy83]

mate you can RIDE! Great video. Love my eTrance but upgrading to Enduro rig.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks for that Joseph. What enduro rig did you get?

[@braddyboy83]

@@bestdayevermtb2 looking at the Norco Range VLT C1, on sale $9,500 AUD down from 10. 5, or there's Giant Reign e+1 on sale $7,399 down from $8,799. Norco is top tier model, giant mid tier. I wanted to upgrade to start doing bigger jumps, but you seem to manage fine!

[@bluray561]

It's a fabulous e mtb...I have put the Maxxis Aggressor 2.5 on the back and WOW...the bike is a must buy ...love it

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I would definitely consider this bike especially as I believe they can come with 625 w hour now

[@karolynedunn]

So is it safe to say nothing has been better than your turbo levo so far? Asking for a friend ;)

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I really liked the orbea wild fs I tried at crankworx. Was a very expensive bike but was really cool. You could potentially have 1125 watt hr battery which would be awesome for an adventure ride. The levo is great but motors commonly fail. I believe replacement motors are better. Levo wheels also not strong enough for my riding/weight. Still a good bike.

[@TimWatney]

clicking would be the headset - I had that on my +3 and needed more grease to fix it !

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You could be right. Didn't have enough time with bike to investigate further.

[@braddyboy83]

Mine creaks too! Thanks

[@kianv7443]

you should try a chip so your motor doesn't cut out at 32km, my friend went over 50km on flat

[@tonygee3284]

where are the chips

[@majklknight7455]

32 km/h how...

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Is that a question?

[@Kolsch221]

Damm for that price they couldn’t add a kick stand?

[@WyattH]

No real Mtb has a kick stand... you don’t want one it is embarrassing

[@Kolsch221]

ALL AROUND MTB understand! Thanks for the response.

[@geoffgoldplum1231]

Does 27.5 make sense on an e-bike like this?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Good question. I still like 29 but 27.5 still works fine.

[@tactlcal_bacon_bits4773]

My father in law has the exact same bike and I rode it the other day getting the same clicking noise, thought there was something wrong but I guess it’s common

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Most of them seem to make some rattling noise.

[@topheavy7616]

Creaking liking grannies rocker.

[@rossross8224]

interesting review 🤔, bought this bike about a week ago , actual love it , what I don't get is how many people go on about the engine noise, not just this one but all electric bikes lol, yes it makes a noise its electric , I really don't get why people would think they don't make a noise, was at my local shop the other day guy brought a specialized back said it makes a noise lol,

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I hope you are enjoying your new bike. You make a good point. Nobody ever complains their motor cross bike is too noisy. I guess mountain bikers are used to no noise so we compare it with that. Saying that even before e bikes a creak when riding would drive me insane but the sound of a chris king hub was cool.

[@rossross8224]

@@bestdayevermtb2 yeh def enjoying it 👍, like your hub comment lol

[@kingerz]

Range only 30km??? Noisy as hell???

[@adrianhrusca4067]

In reality it is not rhat noisy. Range is 50-70 km for 100 kilos rider, 500-1200 m uphill. On eco a fit.rider might get 100+ km.

[@kingerz]

Says Fox shocks and and forks but never gives exact spec...like they just have one model lol

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Must admit my reviews don't involve lots of geometry numbers and detailed spec as this info is all available on line for anyone interested. The important bit is my opinion of how the bike felt and rides. When buying a bike it is nice to know what a variety of unbiased people thought of the bike.

[@neilrobertson1345]

That creak shocking just like my 2x rail 7s they very bad bikes sold them both

[@bestdayevermtb2]

What are you riding now?

[@neilrobertson1345]

Nothing looking at Levo 2021 or cannodale cheers

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@neilrobertson1345 I like the look of the cannondale

[@APOCLAG]

This clearly was not your honest opinion, this bike sucks and it is in your face! : D