Giant Trance E+ 1 Pro Review - $5.6k

[@malcs3758]

Well done review and the enthusiasm of the Fullerton bikes people is outstanding. I have been into so many bike shops where they have no enthusiasm at all and don't know their products. These guys are great.

[@basecamper7504]

I ride a Giant E-bike in the UK as my daily commute, awesome bike with great flexibility for road and trail riding. Battery life is great, easily giving 60 mile range with a mix of assistance used. Fantastic build quality so hopefully allowing me several years of use. Thanks for a great review. Would love to get one of these someday.

[@igot5onit423]

Whats the battery Capacity

[@basecamper7504]

I got 5 on it, it’s 500watts 36V 13.8Ah.

[@igot5onit423]

And your getting 60 miles per charge? 🤔

[@basecamper7504]

I got 5 on it, yes I do, my commute is 20 miles per day I start with a full charge and recharge after 3 days. The battery has a range of 98 miles on eco mode alone but taking into account my weight and mix of assistance, it’s pretty good going.

[@madeyemoodey9633]

Thanks for another great review. I just took the 2020 Trance E+ 2 Pro for a ride yesterday at a demo event at my local trails in Canada. The bike was awesome. I really liked how the suspension felt and how the bike handled. The paint job with the chameleon colour is very cool. The bike changes colour depending on the angle to look at it. Purple to blue. You can view the bike on the Giant Canadian website.

[@jazzman_10]

I believe one of the main specs you barely talked about is how Giant has not only worked with Yamaha to improve the engine But Also how they have developed a specific software that allows the bike to be really efficient in battery consumption a power aid with up to 8 different sensors including an inclinometer which is key to giving the right support when needed. There is a lot to be said about this Yamaha engine but it seems that Shimano and Bosch are doing much better job at promoting theirs.

[@geu6270]

Another thing that nobody ever talks about which is I mean really kinda dumb is, even the great flexibility of the software of the syncdrive software (which allows you to tune assist at 5 main levels at 3 sublevels each), still does not allow you to to to 0-100% at each one of those levels. Specialized mission control Brose motors lets you and Shim with Steps Unlocker lets you do this. A bike's assist level should be tunable to the rider not the other way around. I appreciate the increasing power of these motors but I am also out there to train at my particular assist level of the day based on how my legs feel on that given day. When assist levels get too powerful at the low settings (with no way to set low enough for your level of training required); they make you weaker and that sucks. I have one of these bikes and fortunelty the 3 sublevels at assist level 1 are week enough to let me train hard. I really testted it on hills before I decided to buy the bike. (have allot of ebikes. Shim steps, Bosch (they suck), several syncdrive motors which are my fav. I would have a Specialized if they weren't so fucking over priced.

[@brianb.7435]

Much better introduction, right to the point. Beautiful bike!

[@bobble1476]

I'm thinking of getting one of these bikes thanks for your review its an excellent video

[@MrSpraynet]

Got mine 3 months ago. Such a great bike.

[@rabh6746]

Giant make great bikes and this is no exception, great review as always Court :) I hope you will cover the drop bar road bike soon, the new 2020 bike looks amazing!

[@nycgmr]

Very thorough and well done. One gripe, and I never leave negative feedback, but come on - the battery has to slightly protrude as it’s just technologically necessary. In time they will slim the batteries. Check your foot positioning you’re a good rider you shouldn’t hit your knees on that design. As always, great video. I hope my critique is not out of line. Keep up the great work. Ty. GMR

[@teammxm]

Mike is such a great guy and if your in the SoCal area be sure to stop by and check his store out in Fullerton Ca,. We are lucky to have him as a neighbor for the last ten years. He has helped out so many people over the years and his passion for bikes is infectious.

[@Geordo1960]

I’ve ridden this bike for 2 years, never have hit my knee on the key area. Maybe that is peculiar to you. I am 5’7” and have lengthened my stem length having thought that it was a little too short as well. Other mods I have made to this bicycle: ergo mountain bike saddle, pedals, little bit larger rotor out front, and switched to a coil shock in back. I’ve had to take it to the shop once for it stopped working, it was repaired on warranty with no other issues since. Of course it is getting its battle scars but continues to work without issues. I have never exhausted the battery on it on any one day trip that I have made.

[@Bruce.B]

Man, sure I don't need it in any means, but I definitely want it. If I got the money for it, I would get it even though I only ride in city.

[@emtbtrailrider539]

MTBing is where the fun is Giant Reign has the PWX-2

[@somethingelse9535]

Can't lock it up anywhere, too expensive. Plenty of cheap options for the city, this one is for the trails.

[@skyfallpurple]

I work on this things :D You mentioned the battery, Thats a Tesla/Panasonic battery ;) Ride Control can set up power so you will make it to the place you point on map, Within reasonable range :D 28:10 Thats normal noise for Sram 1x12 xD

[@mjdesignandmedia]

Thanks for the review. I'm looking at a 2019 model tmrw. They are asking $4900 CA to see if I like it and is worth the price.

[@chriscraft999]

I love your bike video's and have watched them over the years. What brought you to Canada? Do you like it there?

[@stangmann1521]

Nice looking bike ! I love my Como as well !

[@rokyluk]

Hey. I compare Trance E+3 with HaiBike ALLmuntin 2.0 2020 what's your opinion ?

[@davidk2140zbit]

Would like to see a steep hill climb short or long as a part of all your reviews . Thanks super bike , and good review

[@305ssmonte5]

Very nice bike. Really good review.

[@DigitalDawg]

Maybe I missed it, but what was the weight of the bike ridden by you? I know there's variation for different reasons, but hard to find the weight of this model - both online from the mfg and dealer. Just want a ballpark to compare. Thanks. BTW, great review, well done.

[@Winston-hw8wb]

L size identical to this bike 24.8kg.

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Very good video and long as well. Electric bikes are really getting so much better. I wonder how they will look and function in 5 years, the specs will be mind-blowing. Merci again.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I wonder that same thing. Batteries and motors will likely get smaller and more efficient. It's a good time to be alive!

[@MrMarkusmulder]

@@MichaelJosephJr934 always Ben... Better than not to be born.... Or Dead 😉💓 Keep on riding in a free world 🙏

[@robertdupuis7168]

I have the 2020 trance e+2 pro and the key lock buldge you mentionned is nowhere close to my knee. I’m 6 feet and my bike is a large

[@dazid1]

I have the Trance E+3 PRO whats the difference between the 2

[@IM35461]

Looks cool. Does it have the "Auto" power mode like some of their other 2020 bikes (power button down to select). If yes, how do you find it works?

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Probably

[@naeemuddin4036]

Good looking, & attractive..

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Want a date in Paris... I have 2 electric bikes 😉🙏

[@tonygee3284]

very nice bike great reveiw

[@14TacomaDR]

The cables look tight when you turned the handlebar all the way

[@kevintraynor4508]

Can a kick stand be added

[@mando2.049]

Would you get this for riding to work thinking of selling my car

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

No, this would be bad for commuting. No fenders/lights/rack, uncomfortable for that kind of riding too

[@chrispurnell1982]

I am thinking of getting one of these as a commuter bike. Any thoughts from anyone?

[@Angrysquirel1]

I have the 2019 SX E +1 Pro and use it for commuting. I'd change the tires to something smoother and get ready to change a lot of gearsets as they get chewed pretty fast being so powerful. Most of my commuting is done in top gear cruising so that seems to get eaten by the chain pretty quick. Other than the consumables getting used up depending on your travel time, I'd say go for it. Get some mudguards too :)

[@chrispurnell1982]

@@Angrysquirel1 thanks Ryan I really appreciate that

[@runehalm6059]

Hey! I have 2019 Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro, Can i use 2.8 Tyre? Nice bike :-)

[@PaiOeShi]

New to the ideas of Ebikes, usually it shows battery life and speed in the specs somewhere, cant find it on this though. Did I miss it?

[@jazzman_10]

There are 5 leds on the controller that show the amount of battery and other 5 that show what motor gear you are on. The speed and location you may see in your phone app linked to the engine by bluetooh

[@pedrofernandez3893]

Expensive bikes like this use 250W 36 volts and yet most people think that 500W and 48 volts is the best. It really confuses me as a prospective e bike purchaser.

[@igot5onit423]

Never go under 48 volts 750watt.. especially if it's over 5 grand I got a prodeco outlaw 48 volt 1000watt. . 19amp hour battery. (3000$)

[@yhonezjorsie7473]

I got 5 on it so this bike is not worth it? The bttry should b 48v?Wat bike can u suggest? Wat ebike did u buy? Pls share a link were u bought it pls. Ty

[@markh6924]

Cory is awesome !

[@GTLTSlost]

Nice review & your bike details seemed spot-on! / BTW, Im an owner! / 2019 Trance E-2 Pro. Amazing machine

[@NomadFM]

Except the Giant saddle is a pain in the balls

[@Riley880]

Wait did I just hear that right they charge the reviewer to review their product?

[@ting280]

no Court charges them

[@emtbtrailrider539]

do one of the Giant Reign w/ PWX-2

[@2kMario]

Lovely ebike

[@001PeteK]

Cant find much information on the Stance E+1...... All I know is it's a lot better priced then the Trance. Anyone know much about the Stance E bike...? At the minute they are well discounted here in the UK so thinking of getting one.

[@ritzibizzi7386]

AMAZING

[@chickenclips]

the ride control app is pretty crappy... still now in 2020. So let's hope Giant improves there. Well, they have to or they will get left behind

[@chuanyong5442]

So i guess ppl need to upgrade their bikes every year like they upgrade their phones now for the latest tech

[@markh6924]

Correction : Court -

[@raulg705]

So the heavier the bike is more stopping power cool gotta have that

[@MegaProtius]

Good review....think you better on own reviewing bikes ...to really dissect pros&cons .....no pushy sales person lol 😬

[@djraulcee]

seemed like court wanted to cut that test ride short. bike was too aggressive for him. his fingertips barely reached them grips. he's an upright guy. bet you he wore a back brace the following day lol!

[@billyrock8305]

Giant E3+ GTS much better value for the money.

[@14TacomaDR]

That bike would be around 10 grand it Canada with taxs! !!!

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I recently test drove about 20 ebikes. One was a Giant and although I felt it was fast and easy to ride it felt noisy and clunky. Wasn't this model though.

[@ferbur67]

i have no idea the rear casette was 11 to 52 ! haa!

[@mobgma]

wow

[@tommac215]

Come on giant give us a better LCD display

[@drumsleuth]

Everyone cheaps out on the pedals

[@1650million]

I like Giant bikes for different reasons, but the fact they´re still sticking to their 500Wh batteries in their 2020 bikes (even in top of the line bikes) is pretty terrible. 600Wh is the minimum required in this day and age, particularly and this price. I also greatly dislike the Ridecontrol One: no info at all, and no compatibility with other than your phone, that you cannot charge through the bike. A minimal display is better than nothing at all. Shimano does it better: unobtrusive display, and with enough info to completely avoid the phone.

[@stangmann1521]

Good point , Specialized does a great job on there set ups IMO !

[@1650million]

@@stangmann1521 Specialized are probably the best looking bikes on the market, and Brose offers the most natural pedalling assistance, combined with a great tuning app. However, they´re easily among the most expensive brands, the Brose has a reputation for being less efficient than other motors (including Yamaha/Syncdrive and Shimano) and they equally lack displays, forcing you to use your phone, as the Giants.

[@stangmann1521]

@@1650million I have a 2019 Como 2.0 & love it ! Now in 2020 there are ONLY 3.0,4.0,5.0 Como's ! Think all 2020 Como have the Bluetooth My 2019 still has the "Block dis." No Bluetooth, but I did upgrade to 604wh Batt !

[@martinkrutz5698]

@@stangmann1521 Some of the 2020 bikes have 625wh batteries, apparently these will fit the 2019 bikes if someone was wanting to buy one

[@fuddle128260394]

Components 👍 frames 👎

[@russellbrown9655]

No very informative for a decent emnt bike.

[@completelystupid87]

Giant needs to make black bikes, their bikes are too colorful, which looks cheap

[@basecamper7504]

TT Smasher Mine and my wife’s Giants are both black, really stealthy looking and looks awesome.

[@adampalma3765]

@TT Smasher, frame colour is a personal preference, I actually like the orange colour on this bike, looks mad

[@M4rkmcc21]

I think black bikes look to generic and cheap. Guess that's all down to personal opinion and I like colourful bikes.

[@PeterPan-wp9sr]

You lost me at sram/Yamaha 🤮

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I've owned a couple of dirtbikes that seemed to have designed in electrical faults.

[@mortenberg2897]

Too biase’d... goodbye!

[@robinrutschman]

$5,500.00 is way TOO MUCH to pay for a bike without fenders and storage rack or basket! With this amount of money you can buy a motorcycle or a car. Let's get back to practical bikes at practical prices. OK?

[@donscottmacdonald]

$600k is way too much for Ferarri's Stradale! that's too much to pay for a hybrid with 1000hp and no bike rack! Let's get back to Toyota Prius! (There's ebikes and ecars for every taste and pocketbook)

[@juanmtb3029]

LoL... The bike is expensive I'll give you that, but this is a Trail mountain bike, not a commuter. Your not going to find racks or baskets on any legit trail bike.. If you want a bike with this things this is not the bike for you.

[@florez426]

Picked mine up for 4850 dollars OTD great bike short or low head tube that is fixed by taller bars this bike has mucho torque it climbs for sure and still rides like a regular MTB. I don't want a basket shit this is a MTB fool go get your basket on a different ride. This one kicks ass on the trails and gives no shoots about your basket rack BS.