The Trance Advanced Pro 29 features a full composite frame that’s fitted with our most up-to-date Maestro suspension. Progressive suspension Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel. With 115mm of full rear-wheel travel , it has an Advanced Forged Composite upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight.
The D-Fuse seatpost helps smooth out rough roads, and ergo bar ends keep your hands comfortable on longer rides. The fast-rolling wheels can fit high-volume tires up to 32mm in width, and they’re tubeless ready so you get a smoother ride, more grip, and fewer flat tires. Powerful disc brakes give you added control in all types of weather, and easy-to-use rack mounts make FastRoad SL a smart choice for commuting, fitness riding, and weekend adventures. Light and agile – ALUXX SL aluminum frame with updated geometry paired with a composite fork minimizes weight and produces a quick, nimble ride quality. Smooth and comfortable – Innovative D-Fuse seatpost absorbs road vibrations, and ergonomic bar ends protect your hands, keeping them comfortable on longer rides.
Their passion combines with ultra-advanced manufacturing and design, resulting in some of the world’s finest bicycles. In road cycling, Giant celebrated multiple achievements as the bike supplier of UCI WorldTeam Team Sunweb , which competes in the highest level of road cycling. They are most noted for when both men and women teams won the Team Time Trial event at the 2017 UCI World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
Carbon fiber models that use Giant’s “Advanced grade composite” will add “Advanced” to the name. For example, the entry-level “TCR” road bike is aluminum, while the higher-end “TCR Advanced” road bike is carbon fiber. Founded in 2008 by Bonnie Tu, the CFO of giant KIDS BIKES, it was the first brand purely dedicated to women’s cycling. Bonnie decided to start Liv when she couldn’t find gear or bikes that fit her.
They aim to satisfy riders looking for a 50/50 split of uphill and downhill performance. The Trance 29 has 115mm of rear travel with a 130mm fork while the 27.5” version has 140mm of rear travel with and 150mm fork. The Intrigue 29 has 125mm of rear travel with a 140mm fork while the 27.5” version has 140mm of rear travel with a 150mm fork. Maestro suspension keeps these bikes efficient uphill, and progressive trail geometry featuring longer reach, slacker head tube, and steeper seat tube angles improve confidence when descending.
It’s equipped with wide rims and 2.6” tires that absorb bumps and provide more traction. The frame is designed with trail-friendly geometry that includes a slack 66-degree head angle and a 130mm suspension fork. Lightweight and trail-ready, this little dirt shredder has a wide range of gears to tackle hills and a durable build that will keep up with their adventures. Built with a lightweight aluminum frame, plenty of stand-over clearance, and easy-to-use gears, this is the rigid version of the XtC Jr. family. With 24-inch wheels and smooth-rolling tires that can handle the trail, it’s a fun and stable way to get started on the trail. Key Performance Factors Lightweight frame – ALUXX-grade aluminum frame provides a lightweight, purpose-built chassis for aspiring young off-road riders.