Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality. A high quality ebike from a mainstream company with loads giant ROAD BIKES of dealers in North America. The purpose built full-suspension frame comes in four sizes and features internal cable routing, custom metallic paint, and all-black accessories. It delivers cross country geometry with 130mm front and 120mm rear suspension travel.
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While the Stance 2 has a lot of pros, like any other product, it also comes with its own set of cons. Giant Stance 2 was created for those people who are looking for an affordable trail bike option that comes equipped with advanced riding capabilities. Stance 2 utilizes a modern design that can help those new to trail riding gain confidence in tackling rough and changing terrains with ease. Giant has taken a more contemporary approach to the new Stance 29, which gets a reasonably long wheelbase and a 67.5° head angle for improved descending stability. For going up, there’s a steep 75° seat angle to keep the rider further over the BB for a more efficient climbing position. No, the numbers aren’t as radical as some other envelope-pushing trail bikes in this travel bracket, but it’s much more modern than what we’re used to seeing from a budget full suspension bike.
Dave swapped them out for some nice big green RaceFace pedals with metal pins shown in the photos and video above. While the battery interface and cover do appear to have some rubber for sealing out water, it does not extend all the way around but can pinch your skin when mounting the pack , so be careful. These bottom mount batteries take more arm strength and finesse to mount properly regardless of the interface. I appreciate that you don’t need to turn the key to re-mount it, just when taking it off the bike.
Since the battery pack has a plastic shield semi-permanently fixed that matches the frame, it’s not as convenient to buy two packs for extended range and just swap them. I also suspect that replacement shields could be expensive or unavailable in the matching color. There wasn’t a slap guard sticker on the cover, and there appears to be a gap at the bottom where dust and water could get into the plug interface area . While I do have some complaints about the size and weight of the charger, it is nice to see a fast device like this which can reduce your times between rides. It offers 6 amps vs. the more common 2 amp or 3 amps devices I usually see. The EnergyPak 500 is cleanly integrated into the downtube of the lightweight ALUXX SL frame.
Combined with 120mm of smooth suspension travel front and rear, it’s a confident ride that will have you nailing new lines. Its 27.5+ wheel and tire compatibility gives it a plush ride quality that soaks up bumps and adds more traction and stability. So after riding this bike for more than two weeks now, I am still impressed and still surprised with the quality of this bike. My girlfriend rode this bike on a couple of intermediate local trails and in Copper Harbor, MI. First of, in my vid review, I have mentioned how easy it is to pedal the bike uphill.
Your bike shop can also take care of this for you and get your fit dialed in. I just bought my first mountain bike yesterday and I am super excited to get going. I am a new rider so it made sense to join a forum to get advice from you guys. Now that you know all of the critical information and details you need to know about the Giant Stance 2, use this article as a buying guide to assist in making your final purchase decision. As long as you consider all of the most important features and needs that you desire in a trail bike, you’ll be able to find the right one for you in no time. SSYUNO 26 Inch Mountain Trail Bikecomes equipped with a 21-speed gear in addition to a high-carbon steel double suspension, which delivers efficient actioning and mobility.
While it’s not available in mid-step or step-thru to be more approachable, the top tube does slope down to make it easier to stand over. The high-step provides space for a bottle cage and makes it easier to hang on car racks like Dave had. Giant offers a smartphone app for tuning the different levels of assist and the bike is now Bluetooth and Ant+ wireless compatible for use with Garmins and other devices. Rubberized button pad is easy to reach and seems very durable, but the readouts are limited and a bit confusing in my opinion.
Alex then moved back to the UK when he landed a job working for Mountain Biking UK as their Features Editor — BikeRadar’s sister title — as their features editor. Since working for MBUK, Alex’s focus has moved to towards bike tech and he now wants to find out what bikes and components represent the best value for money regardless of discipline. In the longer term, a new fork and shock would unlock the potential of a capable, upgradable chassis that’s already got a dropper and tubeless wheels. Whatever the parts you choose, the Stance models use a single-pivot suspension design called Flexpoint. Flexpoint is a more straightforward design that removes some of the linkages found on the Maestro design found on Giant’s higher-end—$2,000 and up—suspension bikes.