And, that riding style can also drive changes in bike design. Â Â Connecting the lightweight aluminium rear triangle is a system of pivots and linkages that Giant call Maestro Suspension. It looked and felt short in comparison to the 750mm flat bar I have on my 29er hardtail. Thanks for give me a chance to expand on those topics. I expect that shortening your stem would make the most sense if your frame size is already relatively large for you, which may very well be a good way to set up a bike well.
I can manage a 73 or 74 degree seat angle due to a short torso but it is flat out wrong for the long torso dudes!!! This position weighted both wheels nicely while climbing, providing great rear wheel traction and a planted front tire that never felt like it wanted to wander. Different things will work for different riders. Fitting between trees is no longer a priority I guess. It has 9 different positions that adjust the frames geometry and the rear shocks leverage ratio. After weeks of testing on our local trails, we came away with some clear opinions on how the new Trance compares to its ancestors. I came from a 2016 Devinci Saptran. Seated or out of the saddle, the Stance 1 was a pleasure to ride uphill.
So let’s delve directly in. I would prefer the 50 or 60mm zero rise stem and longer bar from the Reign on this bike. So, riders are on a catch up plateau again, learning new riding techniques made possible by major changes in bicycle component and chassis design. We feel the Stance 1 is a great bike to take your riding to more advanced single track trails, or for virtually anyone looking for a great value in a lightweight and versatile full suspension mountain bike but doesn't push the limits of downhill speed. Good review, even better to see an honest review of a trail bike - see so many people over biked and lumping around big rigs on singletrack trails. The last overhaul gave riders a redesigned geometry, more travel and 27.
  One other thing you need to know about the Rally. Up front its a Float 34 Float Factory with the silky smooth Kashima coating, with all the bonus adjustments and dials as standard. Key Components The stars of the Trance Advanced 1 show are its Fox 34 Float Factory Kashima fork and Float Factory shock. The Giant Stance 1 impressed our testers with its nimble handling, nice component spec, and impressively light weight for the price and awarded it our Top Pick for Climbing Award. You can really appreciate the maneuverability of the Trance in the most winding and technical bits; the front end, which is not too aggressive, is a big advantage on steep and strenuous climbs, where it gives its best. I have seen and read a few less than favorable reviews of the fork on that bike.
At speed, when the Trance's suspension is pushed to its limits, the bike naturally floats off the back-sides of tree-root gnarls, off-angle rocks and undulations in the trail. I didn't like the look of the stock 750mm bar's rise, with the rise bend so close to the stem. The frame remains unchanged from the. That is a pretty good price for a 2018 model. Geometry wise the Trance uses 440mm chain stays, a 67 degree head angle and a 73. You mentioned that you saw a few negative reviews.
For pictures of his personal bikes, test rides, and his Boxer, Murray, follow him on Instagram chamaaron. This proven lightweight trail machine does it all with speed. To sum up his riding style in two words: aggressively smooth. Go with the advanced 1. You can enter the turns simply and intuitively while having good cornering stability. I often wished for the longer, 150-millimeter option to get the saddle out of the way.
I'm not a fan of someone who thinks they are better than everyone. That said, however, The Trance 1 is a true trail bike and thus, has its limitations. She's murdering climbs and is pedaling way faster on normal trails. A couple of our test riders would have liked a lower front end for a more aggressive position to charge down the mountain. I went another route as the last couple of Fox 34 and Float's were not my thing.
The frame can support 2x drive trains thanks to the two fixing holes for Direct Mount derailleurs. There’s a bit of tech that goes into each of these products, so bike nerd time. So yea, it comes down to opinion I think. It features 120mm of front and rear wheel travel suspended by a Fox Rhythm 32 fork and a Fox Performance rear shock. I demo'd this bike yesterday on Mt.
But Giant doesn't pocket the savings; instead, they spend it on upgrading the bike's critical suspension and drivetrain components, The fact that Giant is one of the better frame manufacturers in Asia is their ace in the hole. You get a tonne of bike for not a lot of money. Find the right width based on your build and you'll be much happier than simply going for the gusto at 800mm. It was a flowing, pedally downhill, with a rock ledge or two along the way. When head tube angles passed 69 degrees and fork travel jumped from 120 to 160mm, the front wheel was moved substantially ahead of the rider.