GIANT Trance X Advanced E+ EL 1

The “Trance X Advanced E+ EL 1” model from GIANT, released in 2023, is priced at 8,999 EUR and impresses with a host of technical refinements and high-quality components. The frame consists of a carbon main frame and rear triangle, combined with the Maestro rear triangle, which features a geometry flip-chip. A carbon derailleur rocker and an integrated speed sensor complete the frame design. The frame offers 140 mm of travel and is compatible with the EnergyPak Plus (WB Style). It is also fitted with an SRAM UDH derailleur hanger.

The bike is fitted with SRAM Code R brakes, which feature four pistons and a 220 mm front brake disc and a 200 mm rear brake disc. The brake levers are also SRAM Code R. Shifting is handled by the SRAM GX Eagle AXS system with 12 speeds, which is controlled by the SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle shifter. An MRP 1X HD2 chain guide ensures additional reliability and precision when shifting.

Front suspension is provided by the FOX 36 Performance Elite LiveValve fork with GRIP2 damping and 150 mm of travel. At the rear is a FOX Float X Performance Elite LiveValve shock, which is specially tuned and measures 185x52.5 mm, featuring a TrunnionMount.

The crankset is a Praxis Performance Carbon with a SRAM X-SYNC Eagle 36T chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1275 with a range of 10–52T. Power is transmitted via a SRAM GX Eagle PowerLock system.

The handlebars are a GIANT Contact SLR carbon handlebar-stem unit with a reach adjustment of 40/45/50 mm and a width of 800 mm. The grips are GIANT Tactal Pro single lock-on. The rims are GIANT e-TRX 2 Carbon in sizes 29"/27.5", tubeless-ready with an internal width of 30 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.50" at the front and Maxxis Dissector 27.5 x 2.4" at the rear; both are foldable, tubeless and feature EXO protection, but are supplied with inner tubes as standard.

The hubs and spokes are also from the GIANT e-TRX 2 range. The saddle is a GIANT Romero, mounted on a TranzX Vario seatpost with different travel ranges depending on frame size (S: 120–150 mm, M: 140–170 mm, L/XL: 170–200 mm).

In addition, the bike is fitted with a tubeless kit, which includes sealant, valves, tyre levers, a valve core remover and instructions.

Power is provided by a GIANT SyncDrive Pro2 motor with 85 Nm of torque, supported by Yamaha. The battery is a GIANT EnergyPak Smart InTube with a capacity of 400 Wh and is compatible with the EP Plus RangeExtender in a water bottle design. The display is SG & ANT+ compatible and the charger is a GIANT EnergyPak SmartCharger Compact with an output of 4A.

Overall, the “Trance X Advanced E+ EL 1” offers a well-thought-out, high-quality specification package for discerning mountain bikers who value performance and reliability.