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    MSRP
    ($2,930)
    ($3,005)
    $3,900
    ($4,432)
    $5,700
    $7,000
    $8,000
    Where to Buy
    $2,050

    27% off At Public Lands

    $1

    At

    $3,900

    At Giant

    $1

    At

    $5,700

    At Giant

    $7,000

    At Giant

    $8,000

    At Giant

    Category
    TrailTrailTrailTrailTrailTrailTrail
    4.8
    4.8
    5.3
    6.3
    6.8
    9.0
    9.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 36Fox Rhythm Float 36Fox Performance Float 36Fox Rhythm Float 36Fox Performance Elite Float 36Fox Performance Elite Float 36Fox Factory Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float X PerformanceMarzocchi BomberFox Float X PerformanceFox Float X PerformanceFox Float X Performance EliteFox Float X Performance EliteFox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″ / 27.5″29″29″27.5″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisDeore, PraxisSLX, ShimanoSLX, ShimanoSLX, ShimanoGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm160mm150mm150mm160mm150mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm145mm140mm140mm145mm140mm140mm
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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Trance X 2
    Trance X SX
    Trance X 1
    Trance X Advanced 2
    Trance X Advanced 1
    Trance X Advanced 0
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    Trance X 2

    25 mph

    Trance X SX

    26 mph

    Trance X 1

    26 mph

    Trance X Advanced 2

    25 mph

    Trance X Advanced SX

    26 mph

    Trance X Advanced 1

    26 mph

    Trance X Advanced 0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-grade aluminum front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, 12x148mm thru-axle, integrated downtube storage

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    ALUXX SL-grade aluminum front and rear triangles, 145mm Maestro suspension, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, 12x148mm thru-axle, integrated downtube storage

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, 12x148mm thru-axle, integrated downtube storage

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 145mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Fork

    Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 160mm, GRIP damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Performance, 150mm, GRIP damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 36 Factory, 150mm, GRIP 2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Marzocchi Bomber Air, two-position compression sweep, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X Performance Elite, two-position LSC adjust, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X Performance Elite, two-position LSC adjust, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X Factory, two-position LSC adjust, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis, press fit

    Praxis, press fit

    Shimano Press Fit

    Shimano Press Fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, Press Fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Giant Contact Integrated SLR Trail S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact TR35, 20mm rise, alloy, 780x35mm

    Giant Contact TR35, 20mm rise, alloy, 780x35mm

    Giant Contact TR35, alloy, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact TR35, 20mm rise, alloy, 780x35mm

    Giant Contact TR35, alloy, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact SL TR35, alloy, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact SLR Trail Integrated, composite, 800x35mm, 20mm rise

    Saddle

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Giant Romero SL

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch Adjustable, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L/XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Giant Contact Switch Adjustable, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L/XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Giant Contact Switch Adjustable, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L/XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Grips

    Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on

    Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on

    Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm

    Giant Tactal Pro single lock-on

    Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm

    Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm

    Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow +

    Shimano Deore, Shadow +

    Shimano SLX M-7100, Shadow +

    Shimano SLX M-7100

    Shimano SLX M-7100

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

    SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet HD M24, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Praxis Cadet HD M24, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Shimano MT512-1, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Shimano MT512-1, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Shimano MT512-1, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    SRAM GX, T-Type, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    SRAM XO, T-Type, 30t, 55mm chainline S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 1x12

    Shimano Deore, 1x12

    Shimano SLX M-7100, I-Spec EV, 1x12

    Shimano SLX M-7100, I-Spec EV, 1x12

    Shimano SLX M-7100, 1x12

    SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

    SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

    SRAM GX, T-Type, 10x52

    SRAM XO, T-Type, 10x52

    Chain

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    SRAM GX, T-Type

    SRAM XO, T-Type

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano BR-MT520, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore BR-M6120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore BR-M6120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, hydraulic, four piston, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore BL-MT401

    Shimano Deore BL-MT401

    Shimano Deore BL-MT501

    Shimano Deore BL-M6100

    Shimano Deore BL-M6100

    Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100

    Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant TRA 2 6061 alloy, sleevejoint, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 29 *some bikes may be substituted: Giant AM 29, 6061 alloy, sleevejoint

    Giant TRA 2 6061 alloy, sleevejoint, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 27.5 *some bikes may be substituted: [F] Giant AM 29, [R] Giant AM 27.5, 6061 alloy, sleevejoint

    Giant TRA, 29" hookless aluxx wheelsystem, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H,72t POE, 28 SP spokes, DBL technology, MS driver body

    Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon rim, 30mm IW, 40mm OW, 21mm H, Wide Guard technology, [F] 29, [R] 29

    Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 22mm height, Wide Guard Technology

    Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 22mm height, Wide Guard Technology

    Giant TRX WheelSystem, carbon, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 22mm height, Wide Guard Technology

    Spokes

    Sapim Race j-bend *some bikes may be substituted: [F] Sapim Leader 14G, [R] Sapim Race 14G

    Sapim Race j-bend *some bikes may be substituted: [F] Sapim Leader 14G, [R] Sapim Race 14G

    Sapim, 28, straight pull, DBL Technology

    Sapim Laser straight pull, DBL technology

    Sapim, 28, straight pull, DBL Technology

    Sapim, 28, straight pull, DBL Technology

    Sapim, 28, straight pull, DBL Technology

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed *some bikes may be substituted: [F] alloy, loose, [R] alloy, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed *some bikes may be substituted: [F] alloy, loose, [R] alloy, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72t POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, MicroSpline driver body

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72t POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, MicroSpline driver body

    Giant TRX 0 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Giant TRX 0 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed *some bikes may be substituted: [F] alloy, loose, [R] alloy, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed *some bikes may be substituted: [F] alloy, loose, [R] alloy, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72t POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, MicroSpline driver body

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, sealed [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6 bolt, 72t POE, 6-pawl, sealed

    [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72t POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, MicroSpline driver body

    Giant TRX 0 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Giant TRX 0 29 Carbon WheelSystem

    Tires

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, EXO TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, EXO TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, EXO TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 3C 60 tpi, MaxxTerra, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, 60 tpi, 3C MaxxTerra, TR, tubeless

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