Giant Trance X Advanced 1 I Trail Bike I Bike Test I 140mm I 150mm I SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

Today we're testing the latest generation of Giant's popular trail and all-mountain model, the Trance X. For the 2024 season, bicycle giant Giant is making some changes and clever updates to the Trance X model. The Trance X is available with either an aluminum or a carbon frame. The carbon versions are identified by the addition of "Advanced" to the model name. Pictured here is the Trance X Advanced 1. Naturally, the Trance X features Giant's renowned and patented Maestro rear suspension system, which features two rocker arms with four pivot points. However, the new Trance X hasn't been left untouched. Compared to the previous model with 135 millimeters of travel, the rear end now generates 140 millimeters of travel. Giant's developers have also fine-tuned the bike for maximum performance on the trail. Familiar terms such as anti-squat, which briefly refers to the compression of the rear triangle during acceleration, and anti-rise, which refers to the suspension behavior during braking, have been further optimized in detail. The one-piece rear triangle and the linkage made of Advanced Forged Carbon combine stability and rigidity with low weight. A flip-chip integrated into the Maestro rear triangle system enables three different geometry positions. In other words, a neutral position, as well as a slacker and steeper setting. For example, the seat and head angle can be adjusted 0.4 degrees slacker or 0.3 degrees steeper from the neutral position. In the neutral position, the head angle is 64.8 degrees and is linked to a seat angle of 77.2 degrees. The chainstays measure 439 millimeters in length. The flip-chip adjustment also changes the bottom bracket height, for example. This allows the Giant to be optimally adapted to the rider's preferences and the intended use. In addition, an additional adjustment option on the headset offers the possibility of increasing or decreasing the reach without having to replace the stem. In detail, this means that the cockpit can be positioned 5 millimeters further forward or 5 millimeters further back, starting from a neutral position. Specifically, a reach of 456, 460, or 464 millimeters can be set in the medium frame size. The Trance X comes standard with 29-inch wheels, but thanks to the flip chip, the Giant also offers the option of using a smaller 27.5-inch rear wheel. As already mentioned, the rear end now generates 140 millimeters of travel and is combined with a 150-millimeter suspension fork. The Trance X also features a bottle cage mount on the down tube, a storage compartment, and an extended protector on the underside. Additional accessories can also be secured to the attachment point under the top tube. Our Trance X Advanced 1 shown here in the medium frame size weighs 14.14 kilograms and is equipped with the following components: The suspension is from the Fox Performance series with a Float 36 at the front and a Float X air shock at the rear. Shifting is handled by a Sram GX Eagle AXS transmission with a cassette spread of 10 to 52 teeth. Shimano XT four-piston brakes act on a 203 or 180 millimeter brake rotor. Maxxis tires are mounted around the in-house Giant TRX carbon wheelset with WideGuard rims. The WideGuard rims feature extra-wide rim sides and are designed to prevent tire damage in the event of a puncture, for example. Other components, such as the seating area and cockpit, also come from Giant. The Trance X is, of course, already available at specialist retailers. There are three complete bike versions with carbon frames to choose from. Our test bike shown here represents the mid-range spec and rolls over the counter for €6,999. The top model costs €8,799, and the most affordable carbon version costs €5,799. A carbon frame kit in a cool and distinctive paint job, including a Fox Factory shock, is also available for €4,499, allowing you to build your very own dream bike. Giant offers two complete bike versions with aluminum frames, priced at €3,499 and €4,799, respectively. You can find out how the Giant Trance X Advanced 1 performs on the trail in the video. 00:00 Intro 00:26 The Bike 03:32 The Equipment 05:17 On the Trail 07:01 Conclusion