haydenw
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The new trances are so rad, I'm loving mineView attachment 274414
2014 Trance SX, 2 rides old, yep, it does everything better.
Changes from stock, Wolftooth 32t, Monarch plus shock.
Giant have maintained the pedaling efficiency of the old Trance but added the handling of the Reign. With the Monarch Plus shock the rear feels in control. If you're running a Monarch or Float, save your pennies and put the Plus on top of your shopping list.
Schwalbe Rock Razor rear tyre? Minimal braking ability, rolls fine, climbs loose stuff ok, but when bombing the big side knobs come alive and give good traction.
Fox 34 Talas, definitely do a good job & the on the fly adjust ability make the Trance SX a go everywhere machine.
Overall out of the box the Trance SX is ready to run with the big boys.
Next possible upgrade would be the brakes to some quad piston weapons, but for what they are the Shimano Deore (aka 2013 SLX) do a good job.
btw you're missing a chain ring bolt