You’ll also find that this bike is outfitted with 26-inch 6-spoke rims, which look good and provide real-world performance benefits. It’s a shame, because otherwise the Giant is a sorted bike to start your mountain bike journey on. Swapping the dual chainrings for a narrow-wide ring and 10-speed Shimano Deore cassette, mech and shifter wouldn’t cost much over £100 and would answer my main complaints. The rear suspension is relatively firm, which again has positives and negatives.
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Whether you’re new to riding or on a budget, the Stance 2 features reliable parts and a ride that offers confidence to both new and experienced riders. The Stance 29 1 and the Stance 1 (27.5″ wheels and tires) retails for $1,800 and comes with a similar build to the model we tested with a few notable upgrades. The suspension package is a RockShox Recon RL fork and a RockShox Monarch R rear shock. If you can afford the extra $250 we feel that the upgraded suspension and dropper seat post are well worth the extra money. The 780mm wide handlebar is a good modern width and has comfortable grips.
Compared to a standard tire you’ll feel grip in places you wouldn’t expect thanks to a bigger contact patch and greater rollover clearance. More air volume allows lower tire pressures which softens bumps and increases float on sand or snow. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the benefits of plus-size tires and rims will amplify your mountain biking fun. The Stance 29 2 is a highly capable and fun bike as it comes, but there are a couple of component upgrades that could enhance its performance. The least expensive upgrade would be to switch the seat clamp to a quick release. This would only cost a few bucks and it would make raising and lower the saddle height a quick and tool-free task.
It was easy to give the Stance our Editor’s Choice Award, we challenge you to find a better full-suspension mountain bike at this price. The new Stance 29 features a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame with Giant’s FlexPoint rear suspension platform. It has 120mm of rear-wheel travel and is designed around a 130mm fork. The frame features internal cable routing and there is a mount for a bottle cage within the front triangle. Built with a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frameset and our innovative FlexPoint rear suspension, Stance is the perfect gateway to singletrack trail performance.
Stance 29 gets you in sync with the terrain, so you can ride with more confidence and have more fun. The lightweight and durable ALUXX aluminum frame features Giant’s FlexPoint rear suspension system for a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control. It gives you 120mm of smooth suspension travel in the rear and 130mm up front.
The frame geometry is optimized for 29-inch wheels, giving you stability on tricky descents and greater traction and speed on all types of terrain. With 120mm of smooth suspension travel in the rear and 130mm up front, it’s the perfect entry to singletrack fun. Built with a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frameset and our innovative FlexPoint rear suspension, Stance is the perfect way to improve your trail-riding game. Its new 27.5+ wheel and tire compatibility gives it a plush ride quality that soaks up bumps and adds more traction and stability.