Air suspension is lightweight and highly adjustable for different rider weights. Designed with trail-friendly geometry, the new Stance E+ 2 Power helps beginner or intermediate riders experience off-road E-bike riding at its best. Its lightweight, strong and stiff ALUXX SL aluminum frame with FlexPoint suspension makes tricky single-track trails easier to ride. At just $2,399 AUD, it comes in at a whole grand cheaper than the entry-level Trance 29.
The aluminium construction is first rate and level of workmanship seems comparable to their more expensive models. The down tube is signature Giant; it’s a big boxy rectangle that’s curved at both ends, and it has the trademark ping of a thin-walled butted alloy tube. The main pivot uses an oversized alloy axle that doubles as the lower shock mount to save weight and complexity—just like their Maestro bikes. You’ll also find cable guides underneath the top tube, which makes fitting a remote equipped dropper post a straightforward task. The Stance 2 costs slightly less ($1,550) than the Stance 1 ($1,750). Both models have the same aluminum frame, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and Giant tubeless ready rims.
Rather than putting extra pivots near the rear dropouts, the seat and chainstays are one piece. They are designed to flex slightly throughout the suspension travel—Giant has dubbed it the ‘FlexPoint’. giant ROAD BIKES In addition to reducing mechanical complexity, it also and serves to keep the price down and makes the frame lighter. Numbers wise the Stance sits somewhere between the Anthem and Trance.
The Stance 2 comes outfitted with Maxxis Rekon 27.5×2.6 wide tires in the front while having Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5×2.6 wide tires on the back. The amount of traction added to the bike by way of these tires delivers a smooth ride regardless of where you are riding. The Stance 2 is considered an entry-level full-suspension mountain bike.
For your inside leg measurement, stand against a wall and using a book hold it in between your legs into your groin and make sure it’s flat against the wall. If your height is on the cusp of the size range, your reach is often the deciding factor in which size to go for. To find out if you have short or long reach you will need to measure your ape index. If you have a positive ape index then go for the larger size, or if you have a negative ape index go for a smaller size.
This trait is less apparent in the granny ring but it’s best to remain seated and smooth on the pedals when you’re using the two larger chainrings. The Stance 2 is packing a lot of intuitive features that will aid any beginner or intermediate rider in their riding performance and capabilities. Before buying any trail bike, you need to take a close look at what you value most as it relates to reliability, versatility, design, and accessibility.