Giant presented the Reign for the first time 17 years ago. In 2019, the classic bike was launched on the market with 29-inch wheels for the first time. Now the eighth generation is being presented. As in previous years, Giant continues to rely on its proven, sensitive Maestro rear triangle. Of course, this has also been constantly adapted to new standards over time.
The new Giant Reign was developed and tested for over a year with the Giant Factory Off-Road Team. The new Reign is designed to combine versatility, speed and safety. To achieve this, the suspension travel has been increased and the bike lengthened. There is now also a flip chip that can change the geometry - in line with the times - in three positions.
Key data for Giant Reign models:
- Suspension travel: 170 / 160 millimetres (Reign models); 190 / 165 millimetres (Reign SX)
- Wheel size: 29 inch & 29/27.5 inch (Mullet)
- Steering angle: 63.5 - 64.2 degrees (size S-XL)
- Seat angle: 77.3 - 79 degrees (29 inch) / 76.56 - 78.26 (Mullet)
- Reach: 480 millimetres in size L, in mid-flip-chip position
- Chainstay length: 445 / 443 / 442 millimetres (low / mid / high flip chip)
Models + prices:
- Reign Advanced Pro 1: 6999 Euro
- Reign Advanced Pro 2: 5299 Euro
- Reign 1: 4499 Euro
- Reign 2: 3599 Euro
- Reign SX: 4699 Euro
- Availability: from February 2023 at specialist dealers
Giant Reign model range
The Giant Reign is presented in five different versions. A full carbon frame is only available on the two Advanced Pro models, the other three are made of aluminium. The aluminium frames have a special feature: the upper rocker link is made of carbon to give the frame more stiffness and less weight.
Giant has developed the Reign SX for downhill-orientated customers. The downhill version was given a 190 millimetre double bridge fork for this purpose. In addition, the rear suspension travel has been increased to 165 millimetres. The SX model is the only one that is available ex works with a mullet setup (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear). The other variants are delivered with standardised 29-inch wheels front and rear. However, they are still mullet-compatible.
Geometry and frame details
As with most current MTBs, the Reign Enduro now also has a flip-chip adjustment. There are two different chips - a combined high/low chip and a special one for the mid-position. This means that there are three options for adjusting the bottom bracket drop in five millimetre increments and changing the head tube angle and seat tube angle.
In the high position, the ground clearance is increased and the design is more propulsion-orientated. In the low setting, the head tube angle is slacker and the bottom bracket is lowered. This makes the bike more stable at higher speeds.
Giant has also built helpful features into the frame. As with many other manufacturers, the Reign models also have a storage compartment in the down tube. This compartment is integrated into the carbon and aluminium models. To minimise noise and protect the frame on trail descents, an extra-large down tube protector has been installed.
Giant Maestro rear triangle
Giant continues to rely on its Maestro rear triangle. This shines with great sensitivity and drive efficiency. The use of forged carbon is intended to achieve a high level of stiffness in the rear triangle and in the rocker link. The trunnion mount on the shock is also retained.
