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Giant Trance X0 XC Full Suspension
Product DescriptionCreated specifically for women riders with 3F (Fit, Form, and Function) design philosophy and perfectly balanced to improve both climbing and descending.
User Reviews
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: September 8, 2012 Strengths: Stability, cornering, value for money, dropper post Weaknesses: front wheel can wander a bit on steep techy climbs Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Price Paid: $2600.00 Similar Products Used: 2011 Yeti 575 Bike Setup: XT 2x10, XT brakes with ice tech rotors, XT wheels, Giant dropper, Truvativ carbon bars 680mm, 80mm stem
Submitted by
lucifuge
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: July 18, 2012 Strengths: Telescopic seat post rocks. Extremely stable bike. Very comfortable. RP23 shock allows for a LOT of tweaking. Changeable front fork 120mm-150mm is awesome. Decent weight considering the telescopic seat post. Looks unreal. Really good groupo and brakes. Standard wheels are strong and light. Weaknesses: Would have prefered tapered toptube, but it's no biggy. Nightmare to shorten the seatbpost cabling! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Kowen, ACT Aus Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3000.00 Bike Setup: changed seat cut handlebars 690mm to 660mm tubeless setup (Stans) Ergon grips
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 8, 2012 Strengths: This is for the 2012 Trance X frameset with similar but improved spec to the X0. Feels solid yet nimble. Tapered overdrive headtube + thru axle fork is stiff and takes stuff i used to get pinged around by. I love the Giant dropper post, XT kit is bang on. Weight is good for a non carbon beast that inspires confidence and gets.me to the tops of hills quicker than my ibis, specialised and ellsworth buddies (ellsworth epiphany used to me mine which i loved but i love this more) Weaknesses: I've seen better looking bikes and the straight top tube is a love/hate thing. I've had no issues with it, but i suppose standover clearance could be better. My frame was a European import (uk sold out) which is lovely but only came with fox float r rear shock. Doesn't bother me as it doesn't bob around and it's one less thing to think about before hitting descents hard, but would've been nice to have top spec there. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rhayader/FOD/Afan/Malverns Purchased At: Two Wheels, Stourbri Similar Products Used: Ellsworth epiphany mk 1 Ellsworth truth (unsure of the year) Have slung a leg over a 2011 specialised camber elite 29er and a 2011 gt i-drive Also owned several hardtails but i wouldn't class them as similar products Bike Setup: See review summary
Submitted by
slcrockymountainrider
a Racer
from Behind The Zion Curtain, UT Date Reviewed: December 10, 2011 Strengths: This review is for the 2011 Trance X aftermarket frameset pkg, not the complete bike. The 2011 Maestro is by one on of the better suspension designs out there. This bike climbs extremely well and descends like it has an extra inch of travel. This is the first bike I've ridden where I was able to use all of it's travel on all but light XC rides. Even though the rear would 'bottom', I never felt it. Weight for the frame is decent for an XL size aluminum bike with my build fluxuating between 28 and 29.5lbs depending on tires used. It's always been tough for me to get any FS trail bike below 30lbs due to the size of frame I require and my build preferences. I should note here that I copied Adam Craig's build from the outset with a Fox Float 140 FIT RLC instead of the 125mm fork that comes on the completes. This slackened the HA out a bit and raised the BB just enough so I wasn't smacking pedals. Weaknesses: Standover. I would have liked to have used a 150mm fork, but with the straigh as an arrow TT it took away that option unless I wanted to smack my junk every time I dismounted. The verdict is still out on the Pressfit BB. It's lighter for certain and allows for a much wider and stiffer lower link, but until chainguide companies catch up and offer something up for that standard I'll be on the fence about it. Giant needs to work on the finish of their bikes. You have to be carefull as paint will chip easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Humdinger Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Go-Ride Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Nomad (2007), Ibis Mojo (2008), Giant Reign X frameset (2008), Intense Tracer VP (2009), Banshee Spitfire (2010). Bike Setup: XL frame with green linkage. 2011 Fox Float FiT RLC (150mm shimmed down to 140mm) with Kashima, 15mm axle. Easton Haven and Shimano XT wheelsets. 4" drop Gravity Dropper Turbo. Shimano XTR 'Trail' crankset. XX rear cassette. XO shifters/derailleurs. Avid Elixir CR brakes. 2.5 Minion DHF EXO set up tubeless with a 2.2 Crossmark UST on the rear. XTR pedals.
Submitted by
xtcphil
a Cross Country Rider
from Prince George BC Date Reviewed: November 1, 2011 Strengths: Great technical climbing and downhill performance. Exceptionaly low frame weight and great strenght. Weaknesses: Pivot bearings need greasing or replacement with Enduro bearings every couple years. That's it! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Yumy Mumby Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: online used Similar Products Used: FSR including brian, Turner pivots (old), VPP and DW bikes Bike Setup: One at 23.5 lbs biult tough with Xlite wheelset, 68 degree HA, Raceface Ti sl crankset & Carbon post, tubeless ready Pythons and XO grip shift . The other Trance has a Float 140mm by 15mm up front, tougher rims, and 2.3 tires at about 27 lbs.
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jenine.b
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester England Date Reviewed: May 25, 2011 Strengths: Really lighht for the travel. Very good value, i paid only £2090 in the sale. handles amazingly. Frame finish is amazing looking Weaknesses: The handle bar grips it came with were a joke. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Edale loop Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2090.00 Purchased At: Pauls cycles Similar Products Used: Scott spark, trek fuel ex9 trek fuel ex 8, loads of other bikes over the years Bike Setup: stack apart from shimano XT duel control levers and Saint barkes. Purple sunline V1 bars and grips
Submitted by
leogalvani
a Weekend Warrior
from Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil Date Reviewed: April 7, 2011 Strengths: Very light for a aluminium 5" frame/bike (around 11,2Kg). Climbs very very well, like a goat. Insane when descent. Excelent maestro suspension system, independent of the terrain. Literally eats roots, rocks. Looks great! Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Green hell (Inferno verde). See it at www.bikely.com Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2800.00 Purchased At: Ebay (by parts) Similar Products Used: Gary fisher sugar 3+; Scott aspect FX-25. Bike Setup: Frame: 2009 Giant trance X-3, shock upgrade to Fox RP-23 Boost Valve; Suspension: Fox FIT RLC 120mm; Wheelset: Shimano XTR M995, tubeless; Shimano XT crankset and rear derailleur (shadow); Shimano XTR rotors, 160mm (both); Shimano XTR front derailleur; Shimano XT brake system; Shimano XT rapid fire; Cateye stada 8 and garmin etrex vista; Amoeba carbon/titanium seat; KCNC seatpost, handlebar and barends; KCNC pulleys in red; Yban titanium chain; Crankbros candy pedals; Tires: rockt Ron 2.1 on front and Kenda Smallblock 8 on rear, both kevlar, mounted without innertube, but with Joe’s No Flat. 
Submitted by
XChic
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO, USA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2011 Strengths: 5" Travel, head tube angles made it agile, and steady. Weaknesses: weight - going for shorter travel to shed weight for racing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: From a friend Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Super Light Bike Setup: Fox Talas 32 Float, RP23 rear, DT Swiss 1750's, Answer carbon bars, Thompson Masterpiece seat post...
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JRock1979
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: February 7, 2011 Strengths: XTR Build-kit, with carbon R/D arm, Avid Elir CR Brakes, Race Face Carbon Post, handle bar. Weight with Crankbrothers Candy Ti pedals, 27.8 Lbs Weaknesses: Rims are UST but the tires were not. The handle grips were cheap, replaced them with Lock-Ons. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Smith's Creek, B.C. Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: Velocity Cycle Similar Products Used: First High-end Full Suspension XC Bike Bike Setup: Full XTR Drive Train, Race Face Seat post, handle bar, Headset, Avid Elixir CR Brakes. Mavic Crossmax ST UST Disc wheels
Submitted by
scott2011
a Cross Country Rider
from Kingman, Az, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2011 Strengths: I am 6'1 200 lbs this bike has not let me down, great suspension, love the Mavic wheel set. Still straight after 6000 + miles Weaknesses: None yet, change the seat recently Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bootleg canyon, Chicopee, Alafia, Granite Basin and Kingman trails Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $2600.00 Purchased At: LBS Venice Florida Similar Products Used: Specialized Ground Control, Cannondale super V Bike Setup: Stock
Submitted by
ags
a Cross Country Rider
from New York Date Reviewed: December 14, 2010 Strengths: -Great suspension design -Amazing spec for the price Weaknesses: -None worth mentioning Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $2900.00 Purchased At: Local Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Intense, Specialized, Titus Bike Setup: Maxxis High Rollers, Easton Stem 90mm
Submitted by
MDH
a Cross Country Rider
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: June 21, 2010 Strengths: Great looks, great forgiving ride when on steep, fast and lumpy or rocky descents. Light - for uphill or lugging. Really pleased overall despite a couple of gripes below. Weaknesses: 1. Avid juicy 7 brakes are brilliant but adjusters seem to be intermittent and front brake sometimes fades a bit. 2. Bottom bracket worn out after 467 miles over 18 months and needed replaced. Not impressed. I have a Marin Bear vally for commuting to work and have done ~15,000 miles before asking the bike shop to change it... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Glentress, Pentlands etc Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $2500.00 Purchased At: Edinburgh Similar Products Used: Orange 5 Bike Setup: Great
Submitted by
Floyd
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: May 21, 2010 Strengths: Shiny! Delorean-like. Great top-line components for the price I paid and handles like a dream. MAestro suspension and Fox - a pair made in heaven. Weaknesses: Crashing too much - almost on every ride due to the over confidence this bike gives me. I'm no spring chicken but I feel like one when I ride this thing - especially on the downhills. It floats over the rough stuff and I often forget that I have slow down to make the turns at the bottom. Seriously, this bike is bad to the bone! It climbs like a champ and is unstoppable. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1950.00 Purchased At: Elixxer Similar Products Used: Specialized Rock Hopper, test road Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe, Specialized Stumpy and Trek EX-8. No comparison. If you can find one, get one! Bike Setup: All stock but will get rid of the ridiculous seat soon.
Submitted by
DJMJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Paonia, CO Date Reviewed: April 27, 2010 Strengths: Rides like a dream. Plush climber. Looks like a DeLorean! Weaknesses: Brakes started squeaking on the third ride. Grips. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: Derby Bikes Similar Products Used: Kona Dawg Bike Setup: Stock.
Submitted by
atta
a Cross Country Rider
from Budapest, Hungary Date Reviewed: February 15, 2010 Strengths: Well designed frame, very comfortable, I'm 6'1 and the Large frame size is perfect, quality parts, great climber, looks cool. Weaknesses: Sometimes the Mavic ST has some weird noise under pressure, i think the spokes are rubbing each other, but that's not Giants fault. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pilis Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2500.00 Purchased At: mtbr.com Similar Products Used: Pro Felex Animal'97, Specialized FSR S-Works '02, Trek Fuel 100 OCLV '02, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 120 Pro Bike Setup: Factory set up + XTR pedals
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