The best, first E-MTB: How Giant developed the Stance E+ when the model was originally launched three years ago. The All Mountain is deliberately not intended to be an overly sporty extreme bike, but rather a versatile, affordable buddy for tours of all kinds. But now Giant has sent the Stance E+ to the gym. Although the new bike looks very similar to its predecessor, the suspension travel has increased from 140/125 to 150/140 millimetres. Giant is also unveiling the new Syncdrive Pro 3X with up to 100 Nm with the Stance E+. Is the E-MTB all-rounder growing up?
Giant Stance E+: The facts
- Price: from 3999 Euro
- Category: E-MTB All Mountain
- Suspension travel: 150/140 mm
- Motor: Syncdrive Pro 3X or Sport 3 (100 / 85 Nm)
- Battery: 800 or 625 watt hours (removable)
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Independent Liv model with customised geometry
Syncdrive Pro 3X: This is the new 100 Nm motor
The Stance E+ is the first bike in the entire Giant portfolio to come with the new Syncdrive Pro 3X mid-motor. It offers up to 100 Nm of torque - surely not coincidentally just as much as a Bosch with a power update. In addition, the peak power is now said to be 800 watts. Even slightly above the level of most competitors. As usual, the Pro 3X is based on the hardware of Yamaha's top motor. However, Giant traditionally relies on its own solutions for displays and software.
The Stance E+ also comes with the new all-in-one display and the new e-infrastructure, which allows you to track your bike via Apple's Find My function, for example. Theoretically, tyre pressure sensors can also be connected to the bike and much more. In this article we have shown what the Giant E-System can do. On the chic top tube display from big brother Reign E+ but the Stance does without. The down tube houses the familiar 800 Wh battery or optionally a smaller 625 Wh battery, which can be upgraded with a range extender (200 or 250 Wh).
Off-road performance instead of touring comfort
In addition to the motor itself, Giant has also significantly revised the frame and concept. In line with the increased suspension travel of 150/140 millimetres, the Stance E+ has been given a steering angle that is one degree slacker and a seat angle that is half a degree steeper. In other words: smoother downhill riding at high speeds and even better climbing capabilities to cope with the high engine power on the climbs. At 468 millimetres, the chainstays remain very long across all frame sizes. Good for off-road riding safety - but not the first choice for fans of playful handling. Here too, the focus is on good-natured handling and riding safety.
Three models from 3999 euros
The entry-level price of 3999 for the Stance E+ 2 is fair. With an 85 Nm motor and 625 watt hours, you have to make compromises here, especially with the e-system. The Stance E+ 1 with 800 battery and the new Pro-3X motor costs 4499 euros. Both entry-level models rely on in-house air suspension with adjustable rebound and compression damping. The top model with Fox Performance suspension, 800cc battery and Pro 3X motor costs € 5499.
For more women's power: Liv Embolden E+
The Embolden E+ from Giant's sister brand Liv fills out the portfolio alongside the Stance E+. Here, too, the focus is on 150/140 millimetres of travel and the new Pro 3X motor with up to 100 Nm. However, the geometry and suspension are specially adapted to smaller and lighter riders. Liv thus offers a service that hardly any other brands can afford. The equipment and prices are the same as for the Stance E+. Model 2 with 85 Nm and 625 Wh marks the entry level for 3999 euros. The Embolden E+ 1 and Embolden E+ 0 models change hands for 4499 and 5499 euros respectively.
BIKE Conclusion
With more suspension travel and more motor power, the Giant Stance E+ and Liv Embolden E+ are growing up. This allows them to reach an even broader target group. The prices remain down to earth. We are excited to see how the new motor and the in-house suspension perform in the test.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
