Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29 Review: As fun uphill as it is back down.

[@stevevanbommel3816]

i bought this bike in the chameleon mars color i'm absolutely obsessed with it nothing better then getting out on it and feeling alive and pushing the boundaries to see what it can do, great review

[@cocochanel9291]

Tough to find. you loving it still?

[@stevevanbommel3816]

@@cocochanel9291 you can marry ya bike right? i plan to take it to canada one day and try the whistler tracks

[@evanram6608]

@@stevevanbommel3816 Hey man whats the battery like? How long does it last? How often/much do you use top speed.

[@stevevanbommel3816]

@@evanram6608 hey mate, i feel the battery is great i usually get about 120-140km out of one charge i usually ride with it at half way which is the standard power if its a big hill i change it to full power. just depends on ya leg power too as its assisted not just hit a switch and sit there.

[@nycgmr]

I’m driving 4 hours to Virginia to pick my trance xe+ 29 3 chameleons looks nasty on video. I can’t wait to see it in real time. I gotta wait until Tuesday. Safe riding, I’m gonna push them boundaries too .... cheers.

[@coltonwinkel510]

I would like to say that this is without question the best bike shop I've ever seen. The staff is second to none. I will never go anywhere else again

[@bikersedge]

Thanks for the kind words! Happy to have you around.

[@jasonprice863]

This is the by far the best bike review I have watched; the bike looks fantastic and would be awesome on the flow trails we have in Tasmania. I am going to buy one for my wife who does not yet ride - wish me luck

[@bikersedge]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked it. the bike is a ton of fun. She's going to love it.

[@danlzlz8405]

Great review!! Just bought the 2021 E+ 3 for 5499 CDN. . Took it for ride today.. Amazing! I just got back like 2 hrs ago on some great Okanagan single tracks in Cozens bay... My first e-mtb and omg it is a great bike. I almost bought the stance to save $$, Don't do it!. The double pistons, the adjustable rear shock, the travel, Maxxis tires, What a bike! Buy it. ...and the price...Great deal! 625 W motor!! sick. Uphill is incredibly ez. 12 gears.Whatever they are calling the suspension..Maestro?... it works like hot damn!

[@bikersedge]

Stoked you like it so much. I thought it was a ton of fun.

[@chadbachelder7008]

Hey Danlz. i'm from the Okanagan also. where dit you buy it?

[@danlzlz8405]

@@chadbachelder7008 Olympia Cycle Vernon. I think they still have two.

[@chadbachelder7008]

@@danlzlz8405 thanks.

[@ukaszb5575]

what size i'm 180 cm tall ?M will be good?

[@chrismartin9779]

I just brought this bike as well as the liv intrigue x e+2 for the wife, thanks heaps for the review totally enjoyed it and this definitely was the decider that finalised my decision to purchase both bikes. It’s an awesome all round bike that accommodates our style of riding here in New Zealand. 👍👍 thanks again.

[@PhilOlea]

Thanks Connor, This video helped me narrow down if not decide what EMTB I should buy as a 55-year-old hasn't biked in MANY years but now has a 3-year-old daughter that I NEED to get healthy for so I can be around to walk her down the aisle (when she is 30 something of course). I have been losing about 10 pounds a month so I know that at my current weight of 275 that I best not be taking this off any gnarly jumps or anything but I didn't want to buy a hefty bike suitable for my current weight and then spend more on a better bike for my lower weight, RIGHT?

[@bikersedge]

Hey Phil. Thanks for the feedback. I can 10/10 recommend this big as a good all-purpose e-bike. It's stable, has plenty of travel yet isn't impossible to control. As a bonus, it's pretty tough and can hold up to some aggressive riding.

[@PhilOlea]

@@bikersedge I just arrived home with my Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29 1 that I picked up from The Spoke Easy Bike Shop in Campbellsville, KY - Now to ride those pounds off while having FUN - Thanks Again!

[@michiganstate149]

If I had to buy a E-bike, this would be the one. Great review.

[@bulekridesemtb4342]

You will love it. The Yamaha motor and maestro suspension is a masterpiece. With this bike, you will eat every terrain.

[@bikersedge]

It’s incredibly stable. I was surprised how well it handles rocky terrain with only140mm rear suspension.

[@L4J20]

This bike did fly under the radar. I've been waiting for a review, thank you! My big concern is the chainstay length 😐

[@bikersedge]

It is long. It makes the bike extra stable. Like I said if you lean the bike in the corners it does pretty well. I rode an XL so it’s a little more proportionate than on the smaller sizes though.

[@L4J20]

@@bikersedge That's my concern...I'm 5'5 and typically ride a small frame. So this may not be a good fit? 🤔

[@bikersedge]

I’m not sure how it would feel to be honest. It might be worth trying to demo one. Almost all e bikes are going to have a long rear center, but most of them are still shorter than this one.

[@RationalHuman-1]

@@L4J20 agreed. I’m 6’4’ so those long chain stays totally work for me, but are probably too long for you, unless climbing is your main priority. You are probably better served on a bike with 27.5” wheels.

[@ClayArnall]

I was surprised to hear you had an XL because for some inexplicable reason the top trim comes in max large in Canada.

[@bikersedge]

Weird. I don’t understand that one.

[@hypersailor]

I bought my 2020 Trance 29er 3 this year from Bikers Edge, amazing service in a crazy year. I've touched the bike pictured, it reminds me of the Giant X0 paint job, looks great up close. XT here for the price is a winner, or go with the lower priced model Trance E, which I did! Giant has reacted to a wild supply chain year, doing all they can to produce well thought out bikes and not hype the marketing side, just deliver bikes. I've test ridden the lower model Trance this week, the motor is so smooth. If you're still in research mode on e bikes check the Euro YT channels, as those guys have gone full emtn bike happy -and they get free bikes.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks John! Glad we could get you on a bike you love!

[@hypersailor]

@@bikersedge 2 ride update: Rode up Jennies to Mid Mtn/PCMR. Astonishing! Eco for two miles, I worked. Then went #3, semi Turbo, blew me away. It's not a motorcycle, you don't 'goose it' uphill to get to say 30 mph, you'll get maybe 12mph? So practice makes perfect as you have to help the cranks 'sense' your cadence. Downhill is hairy! 3.6 tires are great, but it crushes rocks, it's just not 'flicky'. Downhill takes 'faith', but I never washed out. It's fast! I can see big, exploring rides next spring, focus on big ups, but this bike is total fun. I can see doing any ski resort, this bike opens it up. Perhaps the future is 39lb frames, smaller battery/motor as the range is huge anyway, you're pedaling, getting a workout.

[@anusaek6643]

Awesome review, please keep it coming.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jimjim2822]

Absolutely GREAT review… thank you!!!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@FCYchannel]

Nice review.hope to have this soon

[@bikersedge]

Thank you!

[@grahampye2314]

great review as always!

[@bikersedge]

I appreciate that

[@gavvypatty]

I have a question. If you were to choose between travel or tire size which one is more important. Example: 29” tire with 140mm of travel in front and 140mm in rear or 27.5” with 150mm front and rear.

[@bikersedge]

Tough question. Personally I usually like how a 29er rides. SO I'l take the 29 with 140mm travel.

[@gavvypatty]

Biker's Edge ok thank you so much this is the information I needed I am looking for a bike so thank you

[@tempusfugit6820]

Are the screws on the down tube for water bottle cage? I read somewhere they were for an additional battery...

[@bikersedge]

The battery isn’t really removable very easily. It’s integrated into the downtube. As of right now there isn’t a battery extender. Maybe in the future?

[@rossward3658]

@@bikersedge I am hoping that the range extender will work, as I have one for my wife's Giant fast road, and have just purchased this bike.

[@bikersedge]

Keep us posted if it works. We haven't tried that at the shop yet.

[@spire393]

Love that you answer every question! Here is my question: is it decent on the road (asphalt and concrete)? Obviously it is built more for gravel and dirt, but can it do both well? Cheers from Melb Aust.

[@bikersedge]

I didn’t really ride it on the road at all other than around the parking lot. It has a motor in it so it’s going to be faster on the road than a normal MTB.

[@d_shiznit7874]

I have the E+3 and ride it on the roads to get to the trails near me (here because I like watching reviews of things I already own for whatever reason). It does the job, and gets you where you need to go, but if you get past the motor's speed limit, you really feel the weight. Off the road is where this bike gets fun. Keep the on-road sections short and you'll have a total blast.

[@krevin2008]

Planning to buy one I think it's a perfect mtb.

[@bikersedge]

Awesome! It’s a really good one.

[@jeffshort6766]

Just got mine first ride tomorrow

[@bikersedge]

Stoked! Let us know what you think.

[@geu6270]

Does it make any noisy climbing ? Mine does.....while my Giant Stance Ebike is whisper quiet. Btw, thanks for my wife's Embolden that I purchased from you guy's that is also very quiet compared to the Trance.

[@bikersedge]

That’s a little weird. It makes some motor noise for sure but compared to other ebikes I’ve ridden it’s much quieter.

[@geu6270]

@@bikersedge As a matter of fact the Embolden I bought from you guys for my wife is quieter, all my other giants are whisper quiet. Revolt e (same motor as the trance), Explorer E+ Syncdrive sport and as said the Stance. All less expensive than the trance most by allot. It is as noisy as my Shim Steps E8000 motor.

[@tyun77]

Thanks for the review. Do you know how much the bike weighs? Also, what size was your bike and how tall are you? I am seriously looking at this bike. I am 5’10’ or 178 mm and large seems good for me.

[@bikersedge]

I cover the size and height thing in the video. I didn’t weigh it. I’d guess mid 50s.

[@jimjim2822]

@@bikersedge 50 lbs is not too bad in comparison to many others out there. Would you agree?

[@bimmerfan729]

Man, this makes me really excited for the regular Trance X review!

[@bikersedge]

The acoustic Trance should be arriving today. Stay tuned!

[@tempusfugit6820]

Great review. Can the battery be removed for charging and protecting from the cold?

[@harri4208]

nice bike, good review. but wouldn't be the Reign e+ 1 pro the better choice?

[@bikersedge]

Not sure. Honestly haven’t ridden one. I like the 29” wheels on the Trance though.

[@harri4208]

@@bikersedge i just ordered the Trance X e+ 1 pro 29. hell yeah. but damn i have to wait until june...

[@johnvocatura]

Cool. Thanks man.

[@bikersedge]

Glad you liked it.

[@gman_273]

With the long chainstay would you recommend this in a small?

[@bikersedge]

Id still go with the size you normally ride. From a fit perspective, reach and wheelbase are more important.

[@ukaszb5575]

180 cm M is OK? or L better?

[@bikersedge]

Tough call. Size advice over the internet is pretty rough. I'd recommend trying to find a way to sit on both and decide for yourself.

[@funtrailssv9154]

Im 180 cm and ride a giant reign size M, not sure if emtb are a little bigger… but I think M will do just fine!!

[@herbertmichaels2841]

I just got my 23 stance E .75 n.m.. How much faster is the 85 n.m.?

[@bikersedge]

Not a super noticeable difference. The bigger difference is in geometry and suspension design.

[@herbertmichaels2841]

@@bikersedge thanks for the reply! Have you im thinkn i should change my stock 2.4 29ers to a 3 inch . alot of sand on trails here in northwest florida throw a 240 pound old man around. Do you think 3 inch would clear my strut?

[@herbertmichaels2841]

@@bikersedge definitely happy with the power it has a much higher cadence than my roam E

[@bikersedge]

@@herbertmichaels2841 not sure on the tire clearance. Most bikes won’t clear a 3.0 though. It’s worth checking on giants website.

[@herbertmichaels2841]

@@bikersedge thank you!

[@robgoffroad]

I'm confused. I've watched a number of videos on this bike, and read a few reviews. The videos all pretty much rave about it. The written reviews, not so much. I had wanted the Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy but financing options on it are very limited so I'm ready to pull the trigger one one of these (the '3' model). The written reviews make it sound like it has a very narrow appeal and really is only good at climbing, is no fun on downhills, and no fun even just riding forest roads. I'm not sure what to believe.

[@bikersedge]

Have you read our written review? I think it’s fun both up and down.

[@robgoffroad]

@@bikersedge I haven't; though at this point it's about 99% certain I'm getting this bike; picking it up on Friday as I pass through SLC on the way to the St. Anthony Dunes (for ATV riding). Looking forward to it! Wish I could have it today though, as I'm in central Utah right now and there are a ton of MTB trails around here.

[@KC-bi2ne]

You don't mention anything about the app...I have read that it doesn't work well. Can I enjoy this bike without using it, I prefer to ride with my phone no where near me!

[@bikersedge]

I didn't use the app at all and enjoyed my ride. The stock tunes were fine for me. I imagine if I owned this bike I'd spend a bit of time tinkering in the app.

[@kingerz]

Range thirty miles brand new.

[@bikersedge]

I haven't ridden it until empty but I did a daily big ride and barely used any battery. I'd bet you get more than 30 out of it.

[@DM-hw4cr]

Press fit BB= No Bueno

[@bikersedge]

Nah. Haven’t had a single issue with one in years.

[@mwk0914]

Please don't sell your soul to ride an e-bike! Or should I say dirt moped. I'm 55 and still earn my turns.

[@bikersedge]

Too late. Soul is sold.

[@nestogsw9659]

@@bikersedge +2

[@neilrobertson1345]

@@bikersedge great video

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

@@bikersedge 64 years old, add me to the list. Stop the pain, enjoy biking up and down the slopes!

[@jackmcandle6955]

Yeah Mike I’m 63 and still not ready for E, something about using speed,finesse and trail sense to make those punchy climbs and the rewarding feeling of just kicking young ass and taking names

[@badsilver177]

OMG! It's so ugly!

[@bikersedge]

I think it looks pretty nice. The silver paint looks great in the sun.