[mtb_AIDY]

Hey

Firstly, i'm new on here so, hello everyone!

I'm looking at buying the new Giant Trance 27.5 2, and have a few questions, if anyone could help, great.

I know the steerer tube is not the norm, making it hard to track down/fit a new stem. (can anyone shed any light on this?)

Also - I would look at upgrading the fork to maybe a RockShox Revelation, do they do this fork to fit?

Lastly - Is there the possibility of internal cable routing, for a Stealth dropper post?

Thanks everyone in advance, for any help.

mtb_AIDY

 

[fsrxc]

I don't have one, but I'm also looking at the Trance 27.5, so,
- stem - yes, the OD2 steerer is unique, so it would be best if you get the bike shop to change the stem at the time of purchase if you need a different length.
- fork - I dunno about Revelation, but some other Trance 27.5 models come with a Sektor fork. Or, you can get a reducer upper headset to convert the OD2 to 1-1/8", and run a standard tapered fork and stem.
- stealth - some other Trance models come with a stealth dropper post, so, yes.

 

[Chuch]

Buddy of mine just equipped his Trance with the RS Rev, so the answer must be yes. Unfortunately I just don't know the details.

 

[mtb_AIDY]

Thanks bud, some helpful responses there.

 

[mtb_AIDY]

Good to know, thanks bud..

 

[Cotharyus]

Very easy, especially if you want to upgrade the fork. You can get a new headset that will allow a standard taper fork to fit the Trance frame rather than having to use the OD2 stuff. That makes the stem a non-issue.

 

[Rev Bubba]

Warranty Issues?

Better check with your shop to see if any of these changes void the warranty in case the warranty is something you are concerned with. From a practical point of view I don't see a problem but the manufacturer might think differently.

I've had an old Trance 26" with 4.2" travel and a 130mm Revelation for years and have had no problems but a warranty, or lack of one, never crossed my mind when I did the build.

 

[jrm]

Another option is to buy the frameset and build it the way you want it.