The Trance is also available in a more downhill-oriented Trance X model. It uses 29” wheels like the Trance 29 but increases the travel to 135mm in the rear and 150mm in the front to make it even more capable and confidence-inspiring on tough downhill terrain. The Contend gives cyclists entering the sport a budget-friendly option to satisfy their needs. It uses a robust alloy frame with endurance geometry similar to the Defy and Avail. Cyclists who are looking to venture far off the beaten path may enjoy the Contend AR which uses ultra-wide 38mm tires to enhance the bike’s all-road capabilities.
With its proven Compact Road geometry and OverDrive 2 front end, it has the best stiffness-to-weight ratio of any road bike in its class. Add in the efficiency and compliance of its Variant seatpost, and you get race-tuned road performance that can’t be beat. Speed and compliance The Variant composite seatpost and Giant WheelSystem with tubeless tires combine for a smooth ride and low rolling resistance. The all-new Trance X 29 is for those who consider the hardest section of trail their favorite part of the ride.
It now features a high-quality steel fork and innovative D-Fuse seatpost. Amp up your trail-riding adventures with this all-conquering 29er. Whether you’re gunning for faster enduro times or bagging a big backcountry loop, do it like a boss on this big-wheeled singletrack shredder. It took years for our team of engineers, product giant KIDS BIKES designers and pro riders to create a new short-travel 29er that met their high standards. The latest iteration of this legendary trail bike marks a huge step forward, offering a true advantage in all-round trail performance. It starts with a full composite frame that’s fitted with our most up-to-date Maestro suspension.
The drivetrain is a mix of Shimano SLX and Deore XT and the bike uses Shimano BR-MT501 brake levers with BR-MT500 callipers. The wheels come from Giant and the XCT 29 rims on Shimano MT410 hubs. AS with the rest of the range, the tyres are Maxxis Recon Race 29×2.25 TLR EXOs.
It is an adventure road bike with mechanical disc brakes and larger tires that will roll over most anything. The top tube slopes dramatically, providing a low stand-over height and better maneuverability. TCR stands for “Total Compact Road” and it was the first bike to bring compact geometry with sloping top tubes to mass-produced road bikes.