Product Description
It’s the lightest aluminum 5-inch travel trail bike ever produced by Giant. The all-new Trance X starts with a radically shaped ALUXX SL aluminum frame featuring trail-tuned geometry and a tapered OverDrive headtube for increased stiffness and steering precision. And it finishes with lightweight, co-pivot Maestro Suspension to help you roll through technical terrain, blitz descents and devour steep climbs.
- RockShox Tora, tapered steerer tube suspension fork,
Giant Air rear shock
- Shimano Alivio/Deore componentry, Shimano M445
hydraulic disc brakes
- Giant Connect handlebar, stem and seatpost
- Giant S-XC2 rim/Formula Alloy disc hubs/stainless
spokes, wheelset
- Color: White/Red
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trdspectacoma
a Weekend Warrior
from Hilo, HI USADate Reviewed: February 3, 2012
Strengths: All Around a good Bike. The strongest point is that you can always upgrade once the parts wear out or you feel the need too.Weaknesses: At this point I have not found one yet. Although being a Clyde I have a feeling something is going to give. ie the front shock feels a little bad for my runsBottom Line: Great bike for the price range. For an entry level trail mountain bike it works great
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Bike Setup: 30% sag with stock parts except the Shimano clipless pedals
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Conrosa
a Weekend Warrior
from BakersfieldDate Reviewed: December 18, 2011
Strengths: I love the suspension set up the mastero is awsome no peddle bob.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Love this bike. I would recommend this bike to any one.
Favorite Trail: Kern River
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Finish Line
Similar Products Used: First full suspension bike
Bike Setup: Stock
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Dabull77
a Cross Country Rider
from Va beach vaDate Reviewed: October 15, 2011
Strengths: The bike handles great and is fast and light definitely a good all around frameWeaknesses: It may be just be me but after a month of semi tough usage up steep sandhills and down root staircases with the occasional 4 ft drop I have had to replace the cassette, derailleur, and new chain. I also went to a shop down the street to get a tune up and spent 200 bucks on alll the above. After the first ride I managed to shear the top 2 gears off the new cassette. The bike shop claimed I was too hard on this bike and pushed it past it's limits but I think that's bs...Bottom Line: Bikes insane but I think the components need to be upgraded for those who ride xc but a very aggressive xc with a bit of freeride in there..
Favorite Trail: Freedom park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: North end bikes
Bike Setup: Giant trance x4
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William
a Cross Country Rider
from Trinidad and TobagoDate Reviewed: July 17, 2011
Strengths: The Trance x4 is a very strong bike.It eats up the trails.Great bikeWeaknesses: Stock tyres are a little rough on the asphaltBottom Line: I will upgrade to the lockout forks and lockout rear suspension
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Mikes Bikes
Similar Products Used: Jamis/Trek
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Deveray
a Weekend Warrior
from BoulderDate Reviewed: June 10, 2011
Strengths: This is the first full suspension bike I have owned and it is a revelation. Going downhill is like skiing on rocks! The suspension keeps the wheels on the ground for control and comfort - until you want to jump and then you can fly! There is plenty of travel in the suspension and I haven't bottomed it out yet, despite adjusting the sag for my weight and doing some quite big jumps. I am hooked.Weaknesses: I think the stock stem is a bit long, I can't hang out back far enough to make front end lifts easy. The gearchange downshifts aren't lightning quick. The stock tubes seem to get punctured very easily so I switched them to the new Michelin puncture resistant ones.Bottom Line: This bike is great, does everything I want and as a new mountain biker has enabled me to enjoy flying down very rocky trails in Colorado in a completely new way. To call it "great value" could mean that it was compromised in some way by price, but in fact I can't really fault it in any significant way.
Favorite Trail: Heil Ranch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Full Cycle
Similar Products Used: None, I've only ridden hardtails before.
Bike Setup: As stock except for Brooks leather saddle - looks hard but for me is more comfortable than stock.
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giantjake
a Downhiller
from florida boyyyDate Reviewed: May 16, 2011
Strengths: rear shock is great along with pretty much everything elseWeaknesses: brakes are iffy, forks dont like roots stumps or any small hits, better for big hits i supposeBottom Line: great bike for the money components are acceptable, cant really go wrong with it. Upgrade the forks and ride out.
Favorite Trail: gatorback
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: Flying Fish Bikes
Similar Products Used: hardrock disc
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Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Lahk Havasu City, AzDate Reviewed: May 5, 2011
Strengths: Takes on anything. Rear shock is like riding on a cloud.Weaknesses: Shifters too close to handle bars for meBottom Line: From the farm lands at the boarder to the pothole streets of San Luis, Mexico, this bike takes it all.
Favorite Trail: Streets of Mexico
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: private seller
Similar Products Used: Ironhorse MT200
Bike Setup: Stock
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the downhiller
a Downhiller
from singaporeDate Reviewed: February 15, 2011
Strengths: fast, destroys everything, more like a free ride or slope style bikeWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: this bike will take on anything( not that I'd recommend it for stuff like red bull rampage) and do it well. it's also fast and handles like a dream. my friends have payed me to ride it too.
Favorite Trail: anything
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: dealer
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: stock
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Mikecito
a Cross Country Rider
from Bellingham WashingtonDate Reviewed: November 8, 2010
Strengths: Great suspension and handling for a 32 pound bike. It feels light and the budget components get the job done. Same great frame as higher end models, so you can feel good about upgrading down the line.
Black and gray paint looks better than the blue on X3 :-)Weaknesses: Grips are crap. Seat is ok, but will soon be replaced. Bomber fork (2009) is not as plush as the rear, but I have heard it improves with time. Really not anything to complain about at this price.Bottom Line: Got this 2009 on clearance so for the price it's great. I ride rooty, muddy Washington XC trails and am loving the way the X4 rides.
This is my first FS coming off a heavy Rockhopper 29er and I really enjoy the snappy handling and 5" travel. I ride on the conservative side, but am quickly finding that this bike makes you want to push your limits! The components are not the best, but for XC/Trail they get the job done. The geo is clyde friendly, I'm 6'2" and the large fits like a glove.
I'm sure more experienced/aggressive FS riders will find the stock suspension lacking, but for the average joe, this is a very nice bike.
Favorite Trail: Galbraith XC trails
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$999.00
Similar Products Used: Spec Enduro (rental)
Bike Setup: Stock except for Oury grips.
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blindjudge
a Weekend Warrior
from AsiaDate Reviewed: July 25, 2010
Strengths: plush, handles great, climbs well, feels solidWeaknesses: can be lighter, pedals are slippery when muddy, rockshox tora does not have lockoutBottom Line: GREAT bike for the money!!!!! I could not believe how good it felt when i rode it in the local trail the first time.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: bone stock
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Eddie12
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett, WA USDate Reviewed: July 5, 2010
Strengths: Everything! This bike will handle what you throw at it. The suspension soaks up everything. The hydraulic disk brakes are sweet. Do I need to continue...Weaknesses: Grips and pedals are not much to brag about but will work.Bottom Line: This bike is awesome! I bought the bike on sale and it was a steal.
Favorite Trail: Japanese Gulch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Centres
Similar Products Used: 2008 Giant Rincon.
Bike Setup: Stock except for grips and pedals. I would recommend replacing both of them.
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tonebone2000
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottsdale, AZDate Reviewed: April 9, 2010
Strengths: Features and quality for the price. Durability has been solid.Weaknesses: You don't look as totally awesome and gnarly as people riding stuff from the high dollar brands.Bottom Line: Seriously, this bike is a steal. FS and hydro discs for $1000. Even if it sucked, that alone would be worth the money. But the truth is, it doesn't suck. I've had a great experience with this bike. I throw lots of "all mountain" type riding at and have really abused it. It's scratched to hell here and there but nothing has broken. Except the rear der. which I smashed recently, but that trail eats derailleurs so I'm not going to hold it against the Deore that comes on the build. I also do a fair amount of XC riding and it has worked fine for that. I haven't had a single problem with this bike that wasn't caused by my questionable mechanicals or, as stated above, trails that eat derailleurs.
Favorite Trail: Phoenix South Mountain trails
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Tempe Bike
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Stock except SLX Shadow rear der, WTB Moto Raptor rear tire
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russianmountainbiker89
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: March 16, 2010
Strengths: Very comfortable, excellent components, the dual suspension truly feels like a soft pillow. In addition, it climbs very well and it's lightweight.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: In my opinion, this bike was totally worth the $1450 (including taxes) that I paid for it. If you want excellent comfort and reliability, go for it.
Favorite Trail: Don Valley
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1450.00
Purchased At: Cycle Solutions (Dow
Similar Products Used: Trek 6500 Disc (Hardtail)
Bike Setup: Mostly stock components with the exception of the brakes. At the time of purchase, I had the bike shop swap out the Shimano Hydro's for the lovely Avid BB7's.
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jim
a Cross Country Rider
from lethbridge alberta canadaDate Reviewed: July 2, 2009
Strengths: feel of control in all conditions . down or up hill, at speed or in tight trails .
Weaknesses: bommer 33 first part of the fork action does not respond with small bump. feels like it transfers the small bumps
to the rider. med and large hits it works great . now i have only 6 rides on the bike is might need to be brioken in.
Bottom Line: THe best bang for the buck!!!!! I have ridden for 25 year
and this is the first bike that right out of the box with
the factory setting it make you feel you have been riding
it for years.
Favorite Trail: the muff
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: bert and max cycle
Similar Products Used: trek 5.5
Bike Setup: 220 lbs pound ride set firm for set up of rear i went with
210 lb of air . this gave me 12mm of sag.
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natedogg
a Downhiller
from ringgold ga americaDate Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Strengths: the bike is very smooth and i always feel in control i am new to downhill and ive put this bike through heck just last weekend i took it off a 5ft drop with ease this bike far exceeded my expectaions so far. i way 150 so im not to much for the bike.Weaknesses: none so far just because i am getting into downhill i want more bike then what this is givingBottom Line: great bike will do anything you want it to i wouldnt trust it off anything bigger than 4 to 5ft wich is why i will be uprading to a freeride bike. but overall the best bike for the money in my opinion
Favorite Trail: carters lake advanced
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Similar Products Used: specialized xc
Bike Setup: stock
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