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 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.
They are tubeless ready, for those who wish to reduce weight, and have some puncture protection built-in. The Giant Stance E+ 2 Power Electric Mountain Bike features 120mm of rear suspension travel and 130mm up front, plus the stable, nimble ride quality of 27.5+ wheels. This proven “single pivot” design uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 120mm (4.7″) of rear travel. The light weight and strong ALUXX SL aluminum frame featuring Giants FlexPoint suspension makes rooted, rocky, and all around tricky trails surprisingly easier. The 29-inch wheels Giant chose for this model bring a whole to roll the Stance’s initial design.
The handlebar is attached to a nice short stem and the whole front end of the bike feels comfortable and provides responsive steering. The saddle is a Giant Contact which is an average width and is reasonably comfortable with medium density padding. Unfortunately, it comes with a rigid seat post, and it has a seat clamp that giant KIDS BIKES requires the use of a tool to raise and lower the saddle height. Both of the full-suspension bikes in this test have rigid seat posts, dropper posts would be preferred and would greatly enhance the Stance’s downhill performance. Giant chose 29″ x 2.4″ tires here, which provide a low attack angle and smooth ride feel.
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 giant KIDS BIKES 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.
Smaller rocks seemed to disappear, and when racing through corners, the tires held traction even when the trail got loose. If you’re not planning on getting super gnarly then the Stance 2’s Suntour suspension will be adequate. But if you’re likely to ride bigger and more technical trails, the RockShox suspension on the Stance 1 will provide a smoother ride and give you more confidence, benefits that are well worth $200. The Suntour fork and shock handle choppy sections with small rocks with ease but when I rode in an area with larger obstacles the ride was noticeably rougher than with RockShox or Fox suspension parts .
It’s called this because the alloy seatstays actually flex slightly as the rear shock cycles through its travel. Whereas some similar-looking designs will have an extra pivot around the rear dropouts, the Stance skips the pivot, and relies on a bit of flex through the seatstays instead. As well as being a bit lighter, it also reduces moving parts, and therefore cost.
This handy chart should show you the right size of MTB you need based on your height. Measure your height accurately and check the manufacturer’s measurements too. To get started, think about your style of riding, measure your height and use the links above for sizing on relevant bike types.
We don’t think you’ll find a better full-suspension mountain bike in this price range. Its moderate modern geometry makes it impressively versatile, and this bike climbs as well as it descends. Whether cruising mellow trails or tackling more aggressive terrain, the Stance feels balanced and composed. Whether you’re just getting into the sport or looking for your full-suspension rig, the Stance 29 2 is a quality affordable option to consider.