The relaunched Giant Trance X Advanced comes with fresh features this season and aims to compete with the BIKE tip from the last test in BIKE 6/21 to tie in with this. At first glance, the price increase of 700 euros is particularly striking, which is in line with the current price trend. On the other hand, the equipment has been completely adapted. Instead of Rockshox suspension, Fox suspension elements are used. Shifting is done with Shimano SLX components, which increases the range compared to the Sram NX. The previously groupless Shimano brakes have also been upgraded to Deore level. The highlight continues to be Giant's own carbon rims, which keep the wheel weight manageable despite the solid Maxxis tyres.
In direct comparison to the competition, however, the equipment still lags somewhat behind. All the better that Giant can score points with a carbon frame weighing just 2391 grams. Downhill, the Trance X sets the tone together with the much more expensive Stumpjumper Pro reference bike from Specialized. You are deeply embedded in the bike, which conveys a lot of riding confidence. The long reach and long wheelbase also calm down fast and steep sections. The suspension works sensitively and even feels like it has more travel. Complaining on a high level: We would have liked to have an adjustable compression damping on the rear suspension for a little more counter-pressure in the mid-range. Uphill, the Trance X cuts a decent figure and is easy to pedal. The steep seat tube angle puts pressure on the front wheel, but the riding position is not too short. The grippy tyres and the slightly nodding rear end prevent a better grade in the uphill evaluation.
Test summary of the Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2 - model year 2022
The Giant Trance X has its strengths on the descents and impresses with its confident handling and sensitive suspension. Even though there are faster bikes on the climbs, it still fits the All Mountain category very well and takes the test victory in our All-mountain comparison test in BIKE 3/2022.
Technical data - Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2
Price 4999 Euro (specialised trade)
Frame material / sizes Carbon/ S / M / L / XL (46 cm)
Weight without pedals 13.74 kg
Frame weight without damper 2391 g
Wheel size 29"
Weight of wheels 4861 g
Handlebar width 780 mm
Frame rigidity (absol. / STW) 38 N/mm / 14.1 N/mm/kg
Spring travel fore/aft 150/141 mm
Equipment of our Giant test bike at a glance
Fork Fox 36 Float Rhythm FitGrip
Damper Fox Float DPS Performance
Cranks Shimano FC-MT 511-1
Circuit Shimano SLX / 1x12 gears
Translation / bandwidth 30; 11-51 / 510 %
Brake system / disc front / rear Shimano BL-MT 610/BR-M 6120 / 203 mm/180 mm
Seat post / stroke / diameter Giant dropper post / 150 mm / 30.9 mm
Impellers Giant TRX 2 Carbon
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF/Dissector 3C MaxxTerra Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.5/2.4
Reach / Stack / BB-Offset 480 / 636 mm / -38 mm
Ease of maintenance bad
BIKE test rating* VERY GOOD (195.3 out of 250 points)
You can download the complete comparison test of the seven all-mountain bikes around 5000 euros from BIKE 3/2022 as a PDF below the article. The test costs 1.99 euros. Why not for free? Because quality journalism has a price. In return, we guarantee independence and objectivity. This applies in particular to the tests in EMTB. We don't pay for them, but the opposite is the case: we charge for them - hundreds of thousands of euros every year.
We tested these 7 all-mountain bikes:
- Bulls Wild Ronin Team
- Focus Jam 8.9
- Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2
- Koba Trailtool AM FS
- Propain Hugene
- Salsa Blackthorn
- Specialised Stumpjumper Pro
