Giant Trance X 29 Review | The New 2021 Giant Trance X 29 Is Giant's Best Full Suspension Bike Yet

The Giant Trance X is back! Forget everything you knew about the old one though, because this bike is an entirely different beast. Featuring more travel, progressive geometry and a flip chip for tweaking the ride height, the Trance X is the most capable trail bike we've ever tested from Giant.
To see exactly what it can do, we tested both the alloy and carbon versions of the new Trance X. Check out the reviews here;
Giant Trance X Carbon Review: flowmountainbike.com/tests/20...
Giant Trance X Alloy Review: flowmountainbike.com/tests/fi...
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2021 Giant Trance X 29 Review
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Travel & Wheelsize
1:16 - Frame Construction & Features
1:46 - Geometry
2:14 - Flip Chip
2:34 - 2021 Trance X Lineup
3:16 - Spec Highlights
3:41 - Confirmed Weight
3:48 - Sizing & Setup
4:35 - Handling
5:10 - Climbing
6:29 - Live Valve
8:01 - Live Valve Upsides
9:20 - Live Valve Downsides
10:03 - Component Notes
10:51 - Alloy vs Carbon Trance X
12:33 - The Verdict
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[@sandycarmichael31]

New bike day, just brought the Trance X 2. Thanks for the super informative and in-depth review on the Flow website, helped me select this bike as "the one". It only took a year for me to find one that was available (thanks covid!) Now to get out to some rocky trails (You Yangs or Harcourt) to enjoy the active suspension before we are locked down again (thanks Sydney)

[@davidobrien5286]

Consistently great reviews. Detailed and knowledgeable but also..... unassuming, if that makes sense. It's all about the bike, not about the guy riding it. Love your work.

[@rdelao]

Found your review online and really enjoyed your detailed overview. 👍🏼 I was looking at the Commencal Meta TR Race 29 and the Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2 as me new bike. Also saw you had a detailed overview on the Meta TR, great stuff!

[@Thanju]

Thank you for this very informative video. Went to a Giant dealer today and they had absolutely no idea about the bike other than naming the equipment. It’s really hard to find a bike salesman who knows his/her shite where I live...

[@VikMTB]

GOD DAMN, what is it with this guy. Amazing review again and again! keep up the great work Will! super detailed and actual real world use. so much better than other big brand youtube channels well done. You guys deserve more views!

[@waltermarcel627]

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[@danielmathew6634]

@Walter Marcel instablaster =)

[@waltermarcel627]

@Daniel Mathew Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@waltermarcel627]

@Daniel Mathew It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out !

[@danielmathew6634]

@Walter Marcel glad I could help =)

[@anusaek6643]

Always awesome and very informative review! Keep it up!

[@abgailpadilha4004]

Mandou bem

[@stin11111]

Very well through and detailed review. Thank you for the video.

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Glad you liked it mate! [Wil]

[@markjones4120]

Another excellent review

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching! [Wil]

[@benkearney17]

How does it compare with a Norco Optic C2? Optic is great value for money but I’m a bit concerned it may not climb as well?

[@marvinjordan9987]

Gday mate. Nice review, as always by FLOW. Just a question, can this bike fit a 36t or a 38t chainring. My 2018 Reign Advanced fit a 38t well. Thank you.

[@tommiesturkenboom3862]

The frame looks absolutly stunning

[@hindesite]

Hey, I've got a newish X 2 (ridden 5x), and the Fox 36 forks have a horrendous knock in the left stanchion. Feels like a loose headset, but it isn't. When you put your finger between the stanchion and the bridge, you can feel the movement when you rock the bike, and can even see the seal deforming. Any body else seen this, and what was the remedy? Are Fox fixing these under warranty? Over here in NZ.

[@MountainBikingTrips]

Looks really insane

[@alesiacb]

Thanks for the review! You have made some nice comparison comments and alluded to some comparative reviews. Any idea on timeframes? Trance X is top of my list so far but close with Fuel Ex and a few others and a side by side review would be awesome!

[@abgailpadilha4004]

Interessante

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Hello mate, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the review! Good news - we've tested both the Trek Fuel EX and the new Specialized Stumpjumper, which are direct competitors to the Trance X. Make sure you check out those reviews on our website here; flowmountainbike.com/reviews/ [Wil]

[@richardoates4335]

Fantastic review Wil. Was that the last rock pinch on F-U I saw you breeze over? If it climbs like that I think I need one. Dunno about that rear hub though.

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

That's the one! Managed to clean a whole bunch of tech climbs on this bike that I've struggled with on other bikes in the past. It's a really impressive climber! [Wil]

[@surfinwaves4769]

Thorough as always! Waiting for supercaliber review.....is it coming?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

You bet mate! We've just received one for testing, and I cannot wait to see how it stacks up against the Epic, Scalpel and Oiz - stay tuned to the website for that one! [Wil]

[@surfinwaves4769]

Flow Mountain Bike 👍😎

[@JC-hn7wu]

Thanks for the great review! What would you recommend for a wheelset upgrade on the alloy version?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review! For a wheelset upgrade, I've had good experience with Hunt Bike Wheels, great specs and build for a decent price. I'd also look at Stan's NoTubes complete wheels - something like the Arch or Flow wheelset would be a good shout, or even the carbon CB7 variants if you wanted to spend more. You could also look at Giant's own carbon wheels, assuming your Giant dealer can do a sweet package deal for the bike with a wheelset upgrade. We've also just received the alloy Synthesis wheelset from Crank Brothers, which appear to be very well made for the money - stay tuned to the website for the upcoming review on those! [Wil]

[@Good_Times_RC]

Great review! You mentioned that for your money you would get the Alloy version and upgrade to lighter wheels. Could you recommend some wheels to consider? I just picked up the Alloy version...

[@discostu333]

DT Swiss XM1501s or whatever the newest version is called would work well with this bike. 30mm internal. They are alloy wheels but super advanced, lightweight and bombproof. I have a set on my 27.5 trail bike and they only weigh 1.6kg so there's a whole kg off the weight off the alloy Trance X 2.

[@liwx]

could you pls make a review video on commencal clash 2020/2021 ??

[@jean-pierrekenil5350]

Thanks for this excelent rewiew. I ve a 3000 euros choice I am 171 et 62 kg. I don't know what s the best choice, trek fuel ex 8 or the trance x 29 2. What s your choice? Thanks

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Cheers mate! Between those two bikes, you'd be hard pressed to go wrong with either choice. They're both terrifically capable trail bikes, with high quality suspension and good pedalling efficiency. The Trance X 29 is a touch more modern in its geometry - the head angle is slightly slacker, and the reach is a little longer. This means the wheelbase is bigger, which gives it excellent stability on the descents, particularly at speed. However, it also has a steeper seat tube angle to give it a comfortable position on the climbs. It's a really good climbing bike. In comparison, the Fuel EX is a little tighter in its geometry, and the frame design is also stiffer. This gives it a more responsive feel through twisty singletrack and in high-load applications, like smashing into a berm and popping off of jumps. It's still quite a comfortable bike though thanks to the big 2.6in wide tyres and plush suspension. Hope that helps mate! [Wil]

[@thesecondshambler]

I am now in the market for a single bike since maintaining two is a expensive pain. This looks like a legit option. I would shop this against the YT Izzo. I would rather have two sets of wheels/tyres (one xc, one enduro) than two bikes. It's really annoying that Giant sent out the top of the range bike to reviewers as I would prefer to hear the non-live suspension review. At any rate, that bike without wireless shifting is a complete non-starter. Especially with the poor wheels. The 1 and 2 look the goods though.

[@davidbermudez5387]

Wow this one looks really good, finally

[@Grottenhymer]

Thanks for the detailed review guys! I'm picking up an X2 shortly and I'm looking to put a lighter wheelset on it. I'm a bit out of touch with the current offerings, could you recommend a lighter, worthy, modestly priced replacement? Cheers :D

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Our pleasure mate - thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the review! I'd highly recommend looking at Hunt Bike Wheels - they do a TrailWide wheelset that is very well priced for the specs and quality of the build. I'd also recommend having a look at Stan's NoTubes - the Arch or Flow wheelset would be a good shout for the Trance X. Hope that helps mate, and enjoy the new bike! [Wil]

[@Grottenhymer]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZbin Cheers!

[@alexli9097]

Hi Wil, how do you feel the difference between this trance X and the trance 29 when you ride those 2 bikes?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Hey there Alex! Good question - I went into a fair bit of detail about how the Trance X compares to the Trance 29 in both reviews on our website - have a suss of those for a more in-depth comparison; Alloy Trance X: flowmountainbike.com/tests/first-ride-review-2021-giant-trance-x-29-2/ Carbon Trance X: flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-giant-trance-x-advanced-pro-29-0-review/ There's always a load more info in our written reviews on the website, as we can't always squeeze all of that info into a video. We also don't always have time to shoot videos for every bike we review, so you'll find a tonne more content on the Flow MTB website. To answer your question here though, in my experience the Trance X is a better bike in nearly every way compared to the Trance 29. It's a more confident descender at speed, and it climbs better thanks to the steeper seat tube angle. It's less responsive in really tight and twisty berms where you're flip-flopping the bike around, and that's an area where the shorter and sharper Trance 29 still has an advantage. But that's about it really. Hope that helps! [Wil]

[@alexli9097]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZbin thanks Wil for all excellent reviews and efforts!

[@maanzubair]

So if you mainly ride xc trails in your home town (Edmonton) and have access to the rockies within a 4 hour drive, would you get the trance x or just the regular trance 29?

[@ur2slob724]

Santa cuz Hightower

[@maanzubair]

Gsxr b santa cruz is a different price class. Regarding the trance models I would want the alloy ones. I’ve been riding on an entry level xc hardtail with an airfork for the last three years and its been good but I feel like its time to get a FS.

[@ur2slob724]

maanzubair don’t cheat yourself treat yourself

[@murtazama2898]

Did you star in the District 9 movie by any chance?

[@dylantaylor8931]

Wow that hub engagement and XT for 12k

[@directgrover]

Hi Will, Giant just released the Trance X 29 1 in Australia and I wanted to see what your thoughts were on the model? Thanks

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

It looks pretty solid - the spec is quite similar to the 2021 Trance X 29 2 we tested, albeit with slightly cheaper cranks, better brakes, a carbon handlebar and non-Shimano hubs. [Wil]

[@directgrover]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZbin thank you! Much appreciated!

[@LeadMunitions]

Beautiful 😍

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

We’re talking about the bike right? Definitely not Wil?

[@LeadMunitions]

Flow Mountain Bike 😂

[@sgzip]

If only the Alloy 1 version was coming into Aus. Looks like great spec on that one and I'd take it over the base carbon version anytime.

[@David-rb3tk]

Couldn't agree more. I bought the Alloy Trance 29er 1 in 2019 and it came with GX and carbon wheels. Great bike and spec. I like the look of the Trance X but the guy in the Giant shop told me no more Alloy Trance 1's for Australia. Big disappointment as I was looking to swap out of my current bike to one of these. I am thinking of buying the base model Trance X 3 and swapping everything off the old bike onto the new.

[@gasperbeskovnik9340]

Will the bike work with a coil or is the suspension to linear? Tnx and take care

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Yep - the Trance X is coil compatible! There's around 15% progression to the suspension rate, so according to Giant, it should work fine with a coil spring shock. [Wil]

[@gasperbeskovnik9340]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZbin tnx trying a coil then 👍😊

[@directgrover]

Giant Trance X 29 2 VS Polygon Siskiu T8 What would you pick and why?!!

[@namtamtam6780]

t8

[@namtamtam6780]

just cause

[@froggy0162]

Looking forward to riding the Harcourt trails again once the border opens...

[@oreoswithasideofmilk9703]

Finally a giant bike that looks good

[@justsayin3600]

Giant comes out with some ugly colors. I have a 2019 Trance 2, 27.5 and it's a matte black, grey with holographic decals. It looks really nice. Everything else that year just wasn't my taste in color.

[@lamefart]

You obviously havent seen chameleon paint on their other offerings. The green 2020 Giant Reign is a nice looking bike. m.pinkbike.com/photo/17569141/ The other Trance models with pearlescent colors were available since last year's model..

[@MrTrav36]

How does it compear to the pivot switchblade ??

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Good question Ben! Both are pretty similar bikes, though the Switchblade has a touch more travel on the rear (142mm vs 135mm) and it also gets a bigger 160mm fork. They're both good pedallers, though the Switchblade has the edge there. Even without Live Valve or a lockout on the rear shock, the Switchblade is very calm and steady under pedalling, and it sits a little higher off the ground, giving it better ground clearance for pedalling over techy stuff. In terms of the chassis, the engineering on the Switchblade is sublime, and the smaller linkages that to me feel more stout with greater lateral stiffness compared to the longer links used on the Trance X. I believe this helps with the suspension to track more smoothly, as there's less twisting through the rear end, and it gives the Switchblade a more direct feeling when pushing in through the corners. I found the Switchblade to be such a versatile and easy bike to ride. You do pay for it though - at least in Australia, the Switchblade is a significantly pricier bike than the equivalent Trance X, and of course Pivot doesn't offer it in an alloy version either. Hope that helps mate! [Wil]

[@MrTrav36]

Thank you for the reply will 🤟

[@roflduck232]

EFFECTIVE seat tube angle of 77.2 degrees. Any tall/long legged guys out there know how much difference the effective and actual seat angles can make.

Looks awesome. I wish Giant would make carbon Reign E+ with SHIMANO motor (Yamaha sucks).....

[@timprice944]

I work in a bike shop in melbourne, and honestly, i am ashamed to sell giant ebikes (mtb) particularly. On their own, the parts are actually ok and reliable. How they have been put together is the problem. I am honestly ashamed to sell them because i genuinely now expect the customer to come back with a problem

[@camwells9726]

How does it compare to the trek fuel ? , looks more aggressive

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

It's more aggressive for sure Cam, thanks to the Trance X having a longer wheelbase and slacker head angle. I also found it climbs better, due to a significantly steeper seat tube angle. The Fuel EX has a stiffer chassis though, and the back end feels more direct due to the stout chainstays and single-pivot suspension design. It gives it a slightly more agile and responsive feel. Trek's RE:aktiv shock design also works really well on the Fuel EX, gives it a very sensitive feel while still having a pert pedalling platform. While I think Giant is going more aggressive with its geometry, both bikes have pluses and minuses, and they're both excellent technical trail bikes. [Wil]

[@camwells9726]

Flow Mountain Bike thanks for the reply , interesting , sounds like it might be popular as a modern one bike ride anywhere bike . It seems very close in geo to the reign with less travel , almost to the point of taking away some of the reigns market perhaps ?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

@@camwells9726 - For sure. I think the Trance X will likely bring over some Reign 29 riders, particularly in Australia where we don't have a lot of big alpine terrain that warrants the extra travel. And I reckon for a lot of Aussie enduro racecourses, the Trance X will end up suiting a lot of riders pretty well. [Wil]

[@ratsac]

The Trance used to be the Holden Commodore of MTB. Now it's like some kind of overpriced.... HSV Commodore - still a Commodore, but with more bells and whistles.

[@abgailpadilha4004]

Mandou bem

[@livefreeandshred9818]

$11k bike and you get 24t free hub? Wtf

[@veryhotpatejta6292]

Trust me it sucks on downhill. After 2 weeks I am selling it and buying giant reign 29er 1 2021

[@mtnbikerva1]

All the videos and reviews, and comparisons, are in the west and or at ski resorts. I live in the Northern Virginia area. I need a bike for the true tight single track and switch backs, along with the multiple types of terrain and soil we have in this region. I do not I do not want a bike that is a pedal and Crankset DESTROYER!!!! I like a bike that does not dictate to me all the many places it will not allow pedaling! A bike that performs well at: sprints, Climbs, descents, flat areas, roots, ruts, really rocky, loose soil, loose on hard, mud, sand, loam... Our Appalachian mountains are older and not as peaked as the Rockies, or as tall. NOT DOING GAP JUMPS AND BIKE PARKS. Any of you able to ride and compare the other 12x-14x travel, brands/bikes to INTENSE, GIANT TRANCE X pro, PIVOT 429, or maybe too much bike for here the SWITCHBLADE? Is it true that the NEW redesigned SWITCHBLADE is such a better pedaling and handling magician that it is as good or better than a smaller travel bike like the 429 or Scott whatever model, etc.? Are most of the bikes to long and slack to ride the tighter switchbacks? Looking for a great all around MIDATLANTIC, totally different environment of riding. Will the new Geometry of the LOW, long and slack, be harder on the knees since I assume the knee will be more in front of the pedal spindle vs traditional? Is the Intense geometry a little behind, in reality? Is this good or bad for a pedal everywhere bike? Not just descending! How about the LIVE VALVE, is it just a way to Separate A fool from his money? Or does it truly make it like owning two or three different bikes? Does it make it a cross country bike and a trail bike and a enduro bike? Does it add in a lot of problems in cost and time and maintenance? Or does it just make the bike a lot better? How good is the basic peddling platform and suspension on the Trance X? Without the Live Wire magic, is it as good or better than a DW link? What are the differences in sprinting, climbing, ascending tech/rocky and loose or roots, and tight switchbacks? Descending same? WOW what horrible wheels the Trance X pro comes with! Do you have to pedal a quarter of the way around before the hub engages? What are the specs on rim internal and ext.? Spokes? Nipples? Is the hub upgradable? carbon quality? Do they crack easy? Will a 2.6 fit well in the back? What is the quality of the frame carbon? I do not want to get beat up or jack hammered, but I don’t want a wet noodle. I am 6 foot 1 inch tall and 165 pounds naked. A bike and manufacture I can count on In the backcountry, and to have to have quality support post sale!!!! Thank you, and good riding to you all!

[@philip9175]

$11500 and it only comes with XT? are you serious?

[@nolzy3906]

It’s $4000 in Australia

[@abgailpadilha4004]

Mandou bem

[@energizer380v4]

Are you seriously? $ 11,500 We have so much money, no one has ever seen it. If that I'm from Russia :-)

[@sislajpaveslaj7597]

What is XT?

[@NerfHerdsman]

Trance X Advanced Pro 29 1 seems to be the pick. Good luck remembering the name for long enough to find your wallet though...

[@doublett4193]

With live valve... Mhmmm nice nice

[@nhomotnguoi5610]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@ur2slob724]

Giant prices are now out of control who do they think they are? Santa Cruz? Yeti? Pivot? 😂😂😂

uhm... badge snobbery much ??

[@ur2slob724]

tmu trmn mate I’ve owned 4 giant trances I’m a big giant fan .. but for the prices there now asking no thank you, main reason I had 4 giant trances is value for money carbon frame carbon wheels half a decent running gear for 5-7k.. can’t beat it (minus the carbon rear triangle on the older ones) I’ve just built a custom x01 Santa Cruz Bronson comparing it to the trance it’s next level good

[@angelagreen7987]

My local dealer told me shimano increased the price of components, so I guess giant passed those cost on to the buyer

[@villimagg]

Flip chips are pointless. Only a marketing technique. Once a rider knows what he/she wants there's no need for the chip. No one ever messes with the chip and people usually keep the geometry in the slack position.

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

I'd disagree - having spent a load of time on both the alloy and carbon Trance X test bikes, it's actually a really useful adjustment. Changing geometry makes quite a difference to the bike's fit and handling, and it's a really useful tuning tool for different trails and environments - especially because it's so easy to do on the trail. There are geometry adjustments used on other bikes that are much more subtle though, and others are more difficult to use. And in those cases I'd agree with you - most riders will probably leave the bike in the stock setting and may not ever experiment with the alternative. Which is a shame, because it's a great way to fine-tune the handling to suit your riding style and terrain. [Wil]

[@villimagg]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZbin I know this: since I bought a bike with no flip chip all my time spent with the bike is spent riding and not fiddling around and trying different adjustments. There are enough things to adjust already like fork and shock. If the geometry is spot on out of the box flip chip is just a waste of time.

[@villimagg]

Ridiculous price! 😩 Stopped watching after the price was announced.

[@abgailpadilha4004]

Shoowww

[@finkelmann]

Beautiful bike, and undoubtedly a great trail bike as trance has always been. HOWEVER - 24 engagement points on a carbon wheelset is unacceptable, and also - why is this stupid industry shoving the 35mm cockpit down our throats when half the tests and riders claim it's too stiff and uncomfortable? Why does this sport insist on upgrades that make no sense?

[@David-rb3tk]

Because the marketing department knows enough sheople will buy them with out thinking.

[@finkelmann]

@@David-rb3tk Indeed. Thing is, many of us later swap it out.

[@David-rb3tk]

@@finkelmann Couldn't agree more. I bought the Alloy Trance 29er 1 in 2019 and it came with GX and carbon wheels. Great bike and spec. I like the look of the Trance X but the guy in the Giant shop told me no more Alloy Trance 1's for Australia. Big disappointment as I was looking to swap out of my current bike to one of these. I am thinking of buying the base model Trance X 3 and swapping everything off the old bike onto the new.

[@finkelmann]

@@David-rb3tk I reviewed the older 27.5 Trance Advanced and had noted the same drawback with the hub engagement in my review. Moreover, those hubs were not ratchet based, but rather pawl hubs, so upgrading the engagement is far from straightforward. The rim felt great, but the hub felt real cheap for the bike's spec. Obviously (and not very surprisingly) Giant didn't listen to my review :) But if more and more reviews like this one mention this problem, Giant will take notice eventually. Unfortunately, very few reviews do more than scratch the surface, let alone allow themselves to actually be critical.

[@David-rb3tk]

@@finkelmann Yes, my hubs are rebadged DT Swiss 370's with 3 pawls. It's my third Giant bike. Might be time to look elsewhere even though I like the Trance X.

[@Drogos79]

great review...now let's review trance x 2...bike for average Joe

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Cheers mate! And I've got good news for you - we already reviewed the Trance X 29 2 last month - here's the review for you; flowmountainbike.com/tests/first-ride-review-2021-giant-trance-x-29-2/ [Wil]

[@bulltastik]

She is kind of pretty😉

[@georgek3600]

Haha i looked this bike up cuz i saw an add on facebook for 89.99. Ill go ahead and call that a scam

[@toddmerriott6901]

Giant has the worst colors besides black on there bikes this year. I miss all the flashy bright colors from not to long ago

[@gearbox1858]

$11000 for XT? I’ll pass

[@myrants5836]

An awful lot if money for a plastic bike! Give me a metal one any day. It will be cheaper, stronger and last a lot longer than this!

[@mellord83]

such as the regular Trance X 2? I really like the colour of the trance x 2 and it is a heck of a lot cheaper!

[@zyoungson215]

I think the industry is starting to move that way again. Miss seeing well built alu bikes

[@mellord83]

@@zyoungson215 yeh i miss the days when they bought out all the models in the range. Like back in 2010 where you could get either the trance x1,23 or 4. I got a trance x1 back in 2010 which came with full xt groupset with rear xtr derailler for $4000

[@myrants5836]

@@zyoungson215 Yeah it an interesting one. Mondraker have just launched their new Downhill bike in Aluminum as their sponsored riders said it rode better than carbon. Reading an interview with a pro EWS racer recently who refuses to ride carbon bars as he has seen too many snap. Commencal, Banshee to name a couple of brands refuse to build bikes out of carbon. They firmly believe metal is the best and strongest meterial to make bikes out of. I agree with them

[@Pesmog]

Carbon can last many years and have a lot of trouble free use. My younger brother has done nearly 16,000 miles of 30% road, 70% moderate trails with his Trance advanced. He gets through a lot of components, but the carbon frame has never given the slightest problem. He tells me he will keep it a couple more years until it gets to 25k 🚴🚵

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

Flop group PRO 1 colour and not XT 🤔 And FOX electronics And reign with only 146 rear travel 😑 when 160 is the norm and 12k New Honda 450 CRF 450

[@alexanderaguilar5132]

A lot of money... And do not use sram axs 😪

[@RNicknackpaddywhack]

I don’t like the paint job.

[@milktop1]

Australia has no freedom unfortunately. Sad

[@tonyvanhout2394]

bikes are getting over priced, 11,500 only get XT, shit

[@gnosismonk]

XT? give me a break, overpriced bike here.

[@lizardears4861]

Why would you test the top of the range model for a month when most ordinary punters aren’t looking at purchasing an $11,000 bike….? 😂

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

As mentioned in the video, we tested both the carbon and alloy version of the Trance X. Here's the review for the cheaper alloy model: flowmountainbike.com/tests/first-ride-review-2021-giant-trance-x-29-2/

[@sonnyfung5135]

What an ad.

[@oskarstaudte]

3.5k for sx... a fucking joke