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.
When you factor in the high-quality components that this bike is made from and its intuitive design, it’s definitely worth a buy. These features combine to create a more than capable trail bike that you can take with you on any adventure you may be on. With durability, versatility, and functionality at the forefront of the bike’s design, you can be confident that it will be able to meet any of the real-world trail-riding standards you need. The Stance 2 comes packing many advanced technology systems that are interwoven into the very fabric of the bike’s design from top to bottom.
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 giant mountain 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.
In the past, brands haven’t placed much of a focus on geometry for budget hardtails and full suspension bikes. The thing is though, geometry that inspires confidence on the descents and control on rough terrain giant ROAD BIKES is important for any rider, but it’s even more important for beginner riders. All-new for 2020, the Stance 29er is a budget-oriented full suspension trail bike that’s based on the popular Trance 29 platform.
As much as I like the performance of the Yamaha mid-drive motor, it is larger and hangs down more than competing products from Shimano, Bosch, Brose, and Mahle. There’s no shift sensing built into the Giant motor controller, and this can lead to increased chain and sprocket giant KIDS BIKES wear if you don’t back off a bit on your pedaling while shifting. I am not a big fan of the cage style platform pedals that Giant includes with this ebike. They don’t offer a wide surface area and can bend and become sharp if the bike is laid on its side frequently.