I actually got to take this bike out on the Fullerton Loop for some proper trail riding, which was a lot of fun (and we have some footage of that in the video review). With exception of the Trance E+ and the Reign E+, each model gets a standard and a Pro model, the latter benefitting from a nicer build kit. The Trance E+ 1 Pro is an impressive bike with top-notch components, and that shows up in the $5,565 price tag. Rounding up the Trance range and costing the least is the Trance E+ 3 Pro. Thanks for sharing with us, perhaps Giant will improve their software a bit more in the future and maybe a dealer could make an update to make yours more reliable :/. The difference between the standard and Pro models are primarily in the battery with the Pro coming with a 625Wh unit and the standard a 500Wh. This bike downgrades slightly and gets a 500Wh battery which comes in the form of Giant's EnergyPak Smart 500, 36V 13.8AH intergrated Lithium-Ion. As for the tyres, they're the same as what you would find on the Reign E+, a Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6" at the front and a 2.6" Highroller at the rear. It's become really annoying and I haven't been able to connect to my bike - and I'm healed up now and ready to ride A LOT but I won't be able to do it with RideControl running. The brakes are also supplied by Shimano and the BR-MT200 callipers mated to BL-MT200 levers. Giant Fathom E+ Pro 29 2021: New Frame and More Travel 7. Madison Isoler Mesh Men's LS baselayer review. There's also an MRP 1X Custom V3 chain guide. Engineered with the new SyncDrive Pro motor and stable, fast-rolling 29-inch wheels, the Stance E+ Pro 29 helps riders conquer challenging terrain with power and control. It comes in three sizes from S up to L and it gets a 64.5° head angle with a 475mm reach on a large frame. This bike gets the same wheelset and tyres as its slightly pricier superior and the finishing kit comes from Giant. Designed with trail-friendly geometry, the new Stance E+ Pro 29 helps beginner or intermediate riders experience off-road E … The Fathom E+ 29 is Giant's hardtail e-mountain bike. The Trance E+ 2 uses the exact same motor and battery as the non-625Wh bikes and uses a Fox 36 Float Rhythm with a 44mm offset, EVOL and GRIP damper. The finishing kit is done by Giant. We also get a dropper seat post, a must-have component for the avid mountain biker! It rolls on Giant AM7 27.5+ rims with a 35mm internal width and comes kitted with the same tyres as the rest of the range. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This bike rolls on Giant GX03V 700c rims with Giant CrossCut tubeless ready tyres. I have this bike as reviewed (2019 Giant Trance E+ Pro 1) and due to life circumstances, have only ridden it 8 or 10 times (totalling < 250km) in the past 11 months I've owned it. Seeing as it’s a Giant and thus uses the Maestro dual-link rear suspension system, it sports long chainstays. If having an LCD screen and more information than what a few LEDs can provide is your jam, Giant has got you covered with their RideControl smartphone app available for both iOS and Android. $500. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant… The controller is also Giant's own. Yes, Giant Stance 1 and Stance 2 offer a nice breadth of alternative prices and component groups.Giant Stance 1 is the more premium model, offering a few worthy options such as 2 x 10 gearing, Fox suspension components and a sealed-bearing front hub. As with the rest of the bikes, it gets a Praxis Wavetm crankset with a 36t chainring. Unlike Giant's mountain and gravel bikes, the naming system for the range of e-bikes is fairly simple. Driving the bike is a Shimano Deore drivetrain with BR-MT410 callipers paired with BL-MT1400 levers from the same brand. Kicking things off with the Reign E+. Available in four frame sizes but only one traditional high-step diamond style, the bike is…... An aggressive road bike with 28 mph top electric-assisted speed, drop bars and sport saddle, you get Shimano Ultegra rear and 105 front derailleurs with 22 gear combinations to work with. This works in tandem with boost hub spacing to provide great strength and stability while still being fairly nimble. It comes kitted with a 130mm travel fork and the bike comes in a standard and a Pro model. The Trance E+ 1 Pro 625Wh version offers a pretty significant saving versus the 0 model. The battery here is yet another Giant component called the EnergyPak. Up front we have a Fox 36 suspension fork, with a large 150mm of travel and black anodized stanchions which help to prevent stiction. It gets that same 625Wh battery but it sees a slight downgrade in spec. Designed with trail-friendly geometry, the new Stance E+ Pro 29 helps riders experience off-road E-bike riding at its best. That chainring is another SRAM component, the X-Sync Eagle with 36 narrow-wide teeth, an ISIS splined interface, and an MRP chain guide that will keep it from bouncing off on bumps. Staff Writer here at off.road.cc Liam can also be found photographing bikes as well as riding them. Giant is offering a Stance 1 for $1,750 with a RockShox Recon RL Solo air fork, Monarch R shock and Giant Contact Switch dropper post, and a Stance 2 … Share your favourite routes on komoot and win a Garmin! The Trance X E+ in its low setting gets a 65.8° heat tube angle, a 480mm reach (on a large), a 76° seat tube angle and a 472mm chainstay. 29 in 650B 650C ... 2021 Giant Stance E+1 ebike $3,995 (Lacanada) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Giant Trance E+ 1 Pro long-term review final verdict The Trance E +1 Pro is a thoroughly competent machine with an excellent spec and a motor system that’s mostly very user-friendly. The range-topping Trance X E+ Pro 29 1 runs on the 625Wh battery and gets a Fox 36 Float Performance Elite with a FIT4 damper. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2020 Giant Stance 29" 1 Bike Brand: Giant, Product: Stance E+ 1 Pro 29. It gets an SR Suntour NEX E25 DS fork, Shimano Alivio mech with an SL-M2000 shifter and MT-200 brakes. Both models of the Stance E+ receive a 67° head angle, a 73.5° seat tube angle and a large frame has a reach of 444mm. $0. This one gets a RockShox 35 Gold RL DebonAir fork with a Fox Float DPS Performance with an EVOL large volume sleeve at the rear. Prices for Giant's e-bikes start at  £2,000 and go right up to £7,150. As is the case with most full-suspension mountain bikes the Trance does not have any integrated lights, as you can imagine there aren’t a lot of riders going mountain biking in the dark and lights are vulnerable to getting damaged or broken if you crash or bump into something. Tyres on the Stance E+ 2 are Maxxis Recons in their 2.4", EXO guise. I would have preferred to see at least some generic pedals ship with the bike, but the reality is that no matter what pedals come on here a lot of riders will be swapping them out for whatever their exact preference is, so the lack of standard pedals makes sense. The Stance E+ 1 Pro gets Giants bigger 625Wh battery with a RockShox Recon Silver RL fork and a RockShox Monarch RT high volume shock. The lights fitted are Axa BlueLine 50Lux Steady E6 front Axa BlueLine Steady E6 rear and it comes with MIK racks. Reviews, buying advice and news. This cassette has 12 sprockets with a range of 11 to 50 teeth, a wide range that fits well with the Eagle name. Its lightweight, strong and stiff ALUXX SL aluminum frame with FlexPoint suspension makes tricky singletrack trails easier to ride. Quick note on the walk mode here, it activates very quickly, so be ready for that! Loose screw in the bottom of the battery bay, just rolling around near the battery port connectors!, loose 11th and 12th cassette gear rings, creaking cranks under high pedal torque upon first ride (reset motor mount spacers and hit the bolts with a dab of anti-freeze/anti-seize compound). In this range, there are two bikes, the standard and the Pro, the latter benefitting from a larger capacity battery with some spec and geometry tweaks. The Stagger model gets the exact same spec but with that lower standover. Since this is a mid-drive motor its effectiveness is influenced by which gear you are in, and fortunately we get an absolutely monstrous range of gears in the back with the SRAM GX Eagle cassette. Also, disappointing if you have an EVO display is that notifications don’t work on Apple devices at all – Giant do not tell you any of this in their promotional material. It's the cheapest the brand offers and it comes with a 500Wh battery with an SR Suntour XCR 32 Boost Coil with a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain. Building upon a rich history in mountain and road biking, Giant Bicycles hasn't shied away from delving into the world of e-bikes. The obvious one is weight, the charger weighs in at 3.1 pounds and that is in my opinion a bit too heavy to easily throw in a bag and carry with you while you ride. There's only one Revolt in the range, making choosing your bike a little easier. I've tried loading older versions of the app and using older Android versions on an older phone - these solutions have each worked one time, but then the next time you open the app, it gives you no choice but to update the app and the bike's firmware, and then again you lose contact with the bike. Another tradeoff to mention on this charger and battery combination is that the charger cannot interface directly with the battery when it is removed from the bike. 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