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 giant KIDS BIKES 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.
Combine that with the added stability of 29-inch wheels and you can get a confident ride to help you crush challenging descents and climb with greater traction and speed. The lightweight and durable ALUXX aluminum frame features our FlexPoint rear suspension system for a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control. Combine that with the added stability of 29-inch wheels and you get a confident ride to help you giant ROAD BIKES crush challenging descents and climb with greater traction and speed. It gives you 120-millimeters of smooth suspension travel in the rear and 130-millimeters up front. The new Stance 29 gets you in sync with the terrain, so you can ride with confidence and have more fun. With its proven ALUXX aluminum frame and our FlexPoint rear suspension system, it offers a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control.
Mountain bikes continue to get longer and slacker and the 2019 Stance is no exception. However, the Stance’s geometry is more conservative than Marin’s Hawk Hill and Specialized’s Stumpjumper ST 27.5. The Maxxis Forekaster tires roll fast and work well in certain conditions. Some more aggressive tires would truly enhance the Stance’s performance.
Weighing in at 54lbs, this full suspension eMTB is heavier than most… especially given the modest 500 watt hour battery capacity. It seems like most competitors in the same price range are in the low 50’s, but at least the 9.5lb battery pack is removable to make the bike easier to lift and transport on automobile racks. The locking core that secures the battery is up high, but on the non-drivetrain side of the bike… which is the side you should lay the bike down on to avoid damaging the sensitive derailleur. I feel that Giant and other companies should put their key slot on the right side of the frame. it’s super low, right in the path of the left crank arm, and the charging plug angles towards the spindle vs. away, so it’s very crowded and feels sloppy to me. The bike looks beautiful with the premium metallic paint and all-black accents.
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Most of the cockpit is comfortable and modern, except for the fixed-length seat post. This is a new addition to SRAM’s drivetrain lineup and it is quite impressive to see a bike in this price range come with a 12-speed/Eagle drivetrain. It has an tooth cassette paired with a 30-tooth front chainring giving it by far the biggest range and easiest climbing gear of all the models in this test. Giant chose Shimano MT200 brakes for the Stance 2 and they worked well enough for slowing and stopping this bike once they broke in.