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#2,681 ·
Well, it's official, I have joined the Trance family with a 2016 27.5 Trance 2. Bought it new from a local bike shop and I'm happy with the deal we worked out. Now I just have to find time to go pick it up. Can't wait to start putting miles on it and getting back in the saddle after 15 years away.

I will try to keep my questions to a minimum and Google first, but I'm sure I will have some.

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#2,686 ·
astom22 said:
Finally brought my 2016 Trance 2 home last night! Now to get a chance to ride it. Can't wait to get out and get riding.

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great now don't forget to do all the mandatory upgrades ASAP:
Fork
shock
wheelset
tires
brakes with bigger discs
stem
handlebar
drivetrain (1x11)
frame (carbon)

The saddle and the grips can stay.
 
#2,687 ·
Steel Calf said:
great now don't forget to do all the mandatory upgrades ASAP:
Fork
shock
wheelset
tires
brakes with bigger discs
stem
handlebar
drivetrain (1x11)
frame (carbon)

The saddle and the grips can stay.
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Upgrades will be slow, need to ride it first. Been away for 15 years. I am an upgrade though, so that list will all eventually happen. [emoji13]

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#2,689 ·
kikoraa said:
You don't need to upgrade. Congrats on the new bike and ride the hell out of it.

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Seat may be my first, just to get one that fits me better, but it won't be until I have a few 100 miles on this one. My goal is to upgrade as things wear out, tubeless when I wear out stock tires, etc.

This is hands down, the nicest bike I have ever owned and can't wait to get it out on the trails. Work on getting in shape for next summer when we head to Northern New Mexico for a couple of months of heat relief and mountain fun. It was my time there this past summer that got me hooked back into riding (rented a 29" and a fatbike to try them out).
 
#2,692 ·
Liquid-25 said:
how can I find out the bb height of a '17 trance 2 ? LBS was no help and I can't find contact info for giant.thanks.
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according to Giant it's 5mm lower than the old 27.5 frame (which is kinda hard to believe given the many pedal strikes I already have riding mine)

I will be able to give you real world measurements on Sept. 22th if you're still interested to know by then
 
#2,693 ·
I got to demo a trance this weekend, was impressed by the combination of pedalling efficiency and plush descending. The fit seemed odd though. I'm 5'8, rode a medium. Felt okay when seated pedalling, but when I dropped the seat to descend it felt like I was way behind the seat. Rode mediums in a few other bikes and didn't get that same feel. Anyone else notice this? Did you up size?
 
#2,694 · (Edited)
panchosdad said:
The fit seemed odd though. I'm 5'8, rode a medium. Felt okay when seated pedalling, but when I dropped the seat to descend it felt like I was way behind the seat. Rode mediums in a few other bikes and didn't get that same feel. Anyone else notice this? Did you up size?
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Trance size M should be fine. No way a size Large is gonna fit you well, especially as the 2017 frame is 10mm longer
 
#2,695 ·
First ride on the '16 Trance 2 on some local single track and it was amazing! Granted, the bike it replaced was a 94 Cannondale Super V, so I don't have a lot to compare it to tech-wise. Doesn't help being out of the saddle for 15 years either, I have a ways to go for getting in shape.

I do need to invest in a suspension pump and start dialing in the pressure to match my weight, but it was impressive even without tuning. I admit, it is a much better bike than I am rider and makes me excited to improve my skills.

Tips on a good fork/shock pump would be appreciated.
 
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