GIANT Stance E+ 2 [625 Wh]

The "Stance E+ 2 [625 Wh]" model from GIANT, released in 2022, is a versatile e-mountain bike that stands out for its robust spec and well-thought-out design. The price for this model is 3,999 EUR. The frame consists of an AluxX main frame with a FlexPoint rear triangle and offers 120 mm of suspension travel. The integrated speed sensor and the 141 mm QR axle complete the frame design.

The brakes are Tektro HD-M745 Orion (4-piston) calipers with 203 mm discs, complemented by Tektro HD-M745 Orion brake levers. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore LinkGlide RD-M5130 10-speed system with matching Shimano Deore LinkGlide SL-M5130-R10 OGD shift levers. The SR Suntour XCR 34 Air LO-R fork offers 130 mm of travel and is fitted with a Boost 15x110 mm standard. The RockShox Monarch R shock, High Volume, 184x44 mm, custom-tuned, provides additional damping.

The bike is fitted with aluminium platform pedals and a forged alloy crankset with a 36T direct-mount chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore LinkGlide LG600-10, 11-43t, and the drivetrain uses a KMC e.11 Sport chain, which is specially optimised for e-bikes. The handlebars are GIANT Connect TR Riser 31.8 with a 20 mm rise, combined with GIANT Tactal single lock-on grips and a GIANT Contact stem with a length of 110 mm. The handlebar width is 440 mm.

The rims are GIANT AM 29", tubeless-ready, with an internal width of 30 mm, and are fitted with Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" foldable tyres, which are tubeless and EXO-compatible but come with an inner tube on delivery. The hubs are GIANT eTracker Sport and the spokes are made of stainless steel. The saddle is a GIANT Sport model and the seatpost has a diameter of 30.9 mm.

The bike is compatible with the GIANT KSA18 stand and the GIANT Rack-It Metro (Lite) luggage rack. The bike is powered by a SyncDrive Sport motor with 70 Nm of torque, powered by Yamaha, and an EnergyPak Smart Integrated battery with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a RideControl Dash 2-in-1 and the charger is an EnergyPak Smart Charger Compact, 4A.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 401 mm, a stack of 615 mm, a seat tube length of 585 mm, a top tube length of 595 mm, a head tube angle of 73 degrees and a seat tube angle also of 73 degrees. The head tube length is 218 mm, the chainstay length is 412 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm. The fork offset is 50 mm and the standover height is 844 mm. The crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1031 mm in total.

In summary, the Stance E+ 2 [625 Wh] offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and versatility for discerning e-mountain bike riders.