Giant US 2015 Trail & XC
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Ezkaton
Eats Squid
I reckon bullshit marketing or everyone else would've jumped ship and 'OD2' become more of a standard like the current taper is.
pharmaboy
Eats Squid
Stiffness is always a marketing term, a stems stiffness becomes a little pointless when just below it is a suspension fork that twists and wobbles all over the place ( hell, a lose caliper boot will make it vibrate like a mofo ), then compliant spokes and a compliant fat tyre at low pressure.
Giant just needed a couple more manufacturers to get on board- thankfully, the bike buying public were more pissed off about it than lovin' it. Hence they canned it.
Yarrahappinni
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I'm struggling to see the benefits of a Reign over a Trance SX.
Other than the paint work, I really like the look of the Anthem SX - solid specs and should be less twitchy on the descents. Could be my next XC race bike?
Really hoping they do a good job on the new Reign. I almost bought a Trance SX, but thought the 140mm rear travel might be a bit under gunned for more serious DH tracks.
Really hoping they do a good job on the new Reign. I almost bought a Trance SX, but thought the 140mm rear travel might be a bit under gunned for more serious DH tracks.
Jay Taylor
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From here: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/technology/flexpoint/98/
Using the flexing elements of the rear chainstay and seatstay, FlexPoint Suspension eliminates complex pivots and linkages to provide an effective, lightweight and durable suspension system that’s easy to maintain.
Key advantages include:
The proven “single-pivot” suspension design offers trail riders increased control for more confident off-road riding.
The flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction creates a simple, lightweight and durable system that provides 4.7 inches/120mm of rear wheel travel.
FlexPoint offers similar benefits as multi-link suspension systems but without the added costs or the need for frequent maintenance.
No mechanical rear pivot point:
The flexing action of the chainstay/ seatstay junction creates 4.7inches/120mm of rear wheel travel.
Proven "single pivot" suspension performance:
FlexPoint’s single pivot suspension design delivers effective performance for light-to-medium trail riding capabilities.
ALUXX Aluminum swingarm:
Giant proprietary swingarm design provides the flexing elements of FlexPoint suspension for durable and effective performance.
dunno if it has been mentioned in the 5 pages.
But the Anthem 27.5 sx is absolutely fucken ugly.
The trance 2 and trance advance, black with blue highlights I suspect would look pretty sweet in realises.
Love my current Trance 27.5.
Might save the pennies for the Advance start of next year. The geo of these just works for me.
But the Anthem 27.5 sx is absolutely fucken ugly.
The trance 2 and trance advance, black with blue highlights I suspect would look pretty sweet in realises.
Love my current Trance 27.5.
Might save the pennies for the Advance start of next year. The geo of these just works for me.
teK--
Eats Squid
much better build spec on the Trance SX this year (slightly higher price too) but goddam the colour is fugly!
The Duckmeister
Has a juicy midrange
The Stance kinda fills the entry-level duallie slot previously occupied by the Yukon FX/SX & Halo of years gone by. Its rear suspension is very similar to what they had, but the geo is a little more Trance-like than the older models were. Priced at $1600 (and specced accordingly), it sits below the Maestro-sprung Anthems & Trances.
The rest XTC, Anthem & Trance ranges are pretty evolutionary from last year, except the Anthem is the only family to hang onto a couple of 29ers (one each alloy & carbon). Too bad if you want a Trance Advanced with any Shimano running gear though, they're all SRAM. Obviously the Trance SX is gone, but with the return of the Reign, with 6.3" in the back there's not really much call for the SX anymore. The convertible rear dropouts carry over across the range, with the lower-spec models generally setup as 135x10, while the higher models are 142x12.
The rest XTC, Anthem & Trance ranges are pretty evolutionary from last year, except the Anthem is the only family to hang onto a couple of 29ers (one each alloy & carbon). Too bad if you want a Trance Advanced with any Shimano running gear though, they're all SRAM. Obviously the Trance SX is gone, but with the return of the Reign, with 6.3" in the back there's not really much call for the SX anymore. The convertible rear dropouts carry over across the range, with the lower-spec models generally setup as 135x10, while the higher models are 142x12.
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akashra
Eats Squid
Does anyone have any updates on the Aus launch - specs and prices?
The Giant Australia FB page is almost devoid of any info - same with their Liv launch, I got way more info from the female athletes that attended, but there's been almost none I've seen from people attending the Giant launch.
Website doesn't appear to be updated, that could be a while off. Basically I mainly want a price on the Anthem Advanced 1 27.5, and confirmation that it's similar spec to last year of the US model (ie, XT).
The Giant Australia FB page is almost devoid of any info - same with their Liv launch, I got way more info from the female athletes that attended, but there's been almost none I've seen from people attending the Giant launch.
Website doesn't appear to be updated, that could be a while off. Basically I mainly want a price on the Anthem Advanced 1 27.5, and confirmation that it's similar spec to last year of the US model (ie, XT).
Shadow Puppet
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There is a Trance SX coming to Australia. Like the US one, its only available in alloy but looks like a great bike.
ComfyTopHat
Squid
Wow, the stance is pretty decently priced. Don't know how well the suspension will perform seeing as its different to the maestro.
haydenw
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where did you see this? I have been told otherwise
Cameron Tandy
Squid
There is no longer a Trance SX,
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mojomodo
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What's this then? - http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/trance.sx.27.5/18764/76212/
Or do you mean no AUS release?
Cameron Tandy
Squid
Aus I think they'll be replaced by http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vDIvE4IHMJo maybe they will have a SX as we'll not sure why
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