First Impressions Of My New Giant Trance X Advanced Pro
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- I needed to get some more time on my new Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 AND get the first van trip of the year under my belt. So I packed things up and headed out to Robert's Creek on the Sunshine Coast in BC for a few days. Grab your Merch here 👉 bit.ly/PunterS...
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Hope you get the $2000 back from the views and sponsors of the video Paul! In this video your riding looked better and more confident than I'd ever seen it before, that bike really brings out the best in your riding!
onyx hubs, actual instant engagement, and completely silent
I like that yellow shirt but haven’t got a clue which size to choose and I can’t find anything about sizing (in cm or inch)in the shop. So I won’t order.
You entered the name of the helmet brand wrong, is Lazer nor Lazar. SMH.
Nice lil shredder🤙🤙
That thumbnail... 😂 you’re almost literally “jumping the shark”. You have no shame!
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Hey BCpov!
"all the proceeds from the sale of the merch goes right back into the production costs" which then goes right up into a tree.
It's like recycling paper!
"oh and my pockets"
@@JenkinsB you got a problem with a UA-camr getting paid
At least it goes straight into the production quality of the videos we watch
Dude you're spoiling us. I sign on for the day with my coffee to see what's happening, and I'm greeted with YAPV (yet another punter video). Cheers!
Hahahahaha YAPV 😂
Love the quiet hubs, then you can hear the sound of the tires riping and shredding across the dirt instead of an annoying buzzing sound.
Controversial opinion
Hearing the trail is one my FAVOURITE parts about biking. I'm a very audible person in my daily life, and hearing the dirt, roots, traction, etc, is just so so important. :)
This is like a whole new Paul, you look a lot more happy and I’m glad you could get giant after all the sponsorship shinanagens, keep shredding love the content 🔥🔥🤙🏽🤙🏽
I like a louder hub, because most of the time I'm riding a multi-use trail. The loud hub gives the peds a heads-up.
Or scare the living shit outtta them😂
I love the sound period. Hydra i9's my girl has a liv (giant) and it's not loud either
@@johnsonjay60 sameeeee I love loud hubs.
I've got a hope pro 4. It sounds real 😎
@@LeonardOutdoorsNM nice bro that’s sick
One can make his freehub quieter/noisier by using more/less grease when servicing. At least this is true of DT Swiss.
I love hearing the hub click speed increase - gives an additional sense of speed!
I also get silent hubs and hearing only the tires - but I just upgraded my bike so let me enjoy the extra clicks please! lol
This bike is on the list of possible purchases this summer. I am narrowing down the options, this video really helped. Thanks. Keep rippin.
Giants bottom out with the quickness. Get spacers.
@@goaserchomp664 I’ve had no issue on my regular trance, suspension is dialed. And I’m putting a coil on anyway. However thx for the advice
The bikes looking 🔥
I just got the 2023 Trance X E+3 as my first true emtb I am pumped at getting it out on the trails!
OMG :D This is like looking into the future. I’m getting my Trance X Advanced Pro this week and been practicing with my Mavic Pro 2 for months.... Wish me luck 🤞🏻
I predict you are going to have to add spacers. If you are bottoming out the shock which you will.
Yessir Giant, I ride Giant as well 🤙🏻
That's great you got the drone back! My friend had a similar story with a $2k DJI; low battery and it decided to set a new home point and fly off into the wilderness! Luckily they covered it under warranty when he sent them the flight log.
This is the best review for this bike I’ve found on the internet, thank you for putting this together.
G'day from downunder Paul.
Nice video, I'd like to see anything about the trails up in BC or Canada for that matter. How about a "things I would change" video on the van.
Yes, quiet hubs! I am running Onyx on my Pivot and absolutely love them!
Love the Trance X 29, got mine in October, that long wheelbase makes it feel so good.
yes this Trance X look like it make you feels home.
The bike bit was done and I don't know how many minutes had gone by...and I thought "that was short!"...
Then the drone conflict came into play 😎
Quickest 15 minutes of my life 🤘🏼
That’s what she said
@@PaulThePunter really paul you really had to do that 😂
What a fun video. Glad you got your drone back, i was gutted for you lol 😂
You look super comfortable on the Giant even though you haven’t been doing a lot of riding. I am going to buy a t shirt today for 2 reasons: 1) I like your videos and I find them entertaining and 2) I think you are going to need extra money this year to keep the arborist on retainer so that you always have him around to fish your drone out of the trees. Thanks for the video.
Haha you know there is an arborist that offers a drone retainer!! Thanks Paul, really appreciate it.
Big fan of quiet / silent hubs for a lot of reasons. Glad you're getting along well with it!
Ripper video, mate. I ride the 2021 Trance X 3 29, I got it in Sept last year, and it's fantastic! I agree with what you mean regarding feeling secure and centered. I definitely feel getting more gnarly on this bike is easier for me to do, and pushing the boundaries isn't as scary to level up my riding skills. The trails in Toronto aren't incredibly gnarly but still loads to get me shit scared out here. Cheers mate keep them videos coming!
Onyx Hubs for the WIN. So much Spinny McSpinnitude! Or is it Spinny McQuietturn? Hmm. I'll think on it.
I was laughing so hard when the drone ran away
Jeez, sorry to hear and see(!) that horror scenario with the drone but on the plus side, that interior forest footage is jaw-droppingly gorgeous.
Hey Paul. I've owned a Giant Trance X 2 29 for nearly 5 months now. I can't fault it!!! Glad to see/hear your enjoying your new whip :)
I also love supporting you by watching it twice.
This channel has just been Paul flexing on everyone. That’s it
just moved to Squamish and love the videos! I’m not entirely familiar with the area yet, but loving it so far - I’ll say hello if I see you on the trails!
loud hubs are good for letting people know that you're there though
Agreed
Loud hubs save lives
Lol whatever makes you feel good about your absurdly irritating clicking contraption.
@@samuelb7546 lol don't worry it makes me feel 1000x better ;)
I got the reign adv pro 29 1 2021 and it’s pretty loud, if I’m not mistaken, most giant hubs are rebranded dt swisses
Great video Paul, was cool seeing some of the behind the scenes of almost losing a drone! Thanks for the coupon codes too !!
Congrats dude, your riding is looking so smooth on the new rig
I would LOVE a silent hub. Sure, my E-thirteen sounds cool, but I can't hear what my mates are saying unless I'm pedaling and I'd appreciate hearing my tyres grip or slide as well.
Really like how "playful and poppy" you look on the bike, it's like the next level is 🔓
Arborists are some of the bravest people around. Glad you got the drone back mate.
Really enjoy the rawness of your videos. Keep it up!
I had a loud freehub on my previous bike, now I have a very quiet one in my new Canyon Sender, and I love it :) cheers mate!
Absolutely love your videos :). Glad you got your drone back though :).
Silent hubs are so much better, you can hear your wheels on the trail so you will have better wheel placment so better speed and overal you will be a much better rider !! (well, that's what i think :)
That drone you had, i found it for 1200cad$ insted of your 2000cad$ ??
Skydio 2, plus all the other things I had to get for it.
@@PaulThePunter What hubs are you using?
Cool video. I’m a fellow Brit but without Canadian trails 🙁. I’ve got an anthem advanced pro as my only MTB. I love it. Love your wrap.. might do mine now. I just did the pivot bearings on mine. Stock bearings have a reputation for not having much grease.
Oh and quiet hubs are better. You can hear what else is going on better. Levels of grip, mates etc..
Thanks for the information on the tire pressures. As a noob to mountain biking I like to see what folks are trying. The Trance X is a bike I looked at to start with. Looking forward to the video on the green and blue trails.
Looks just like my Giant reign advanced I've always wondered how different the two are 🤔 Glad you're enjoying it.
Hey Dude, great video, awesome you were able to get that drone back. Love/Hate Drones, definitely should name your drone Murphy...as in Murphy’s Law..
Nice, 15 mins of merch, bike, and drone product placement, wrapped up with tires at the end. I enjoyed the video and am happy for you Paul, just feel like ads are literally taking over my life these days.
I got a YT Izzo in August and that was the first time that I was really like "Oh ok, so this is what it's like being inside the bike." I get it now and it feels great. That was also when I realized just how much of a difference 30mm in reach makes compared to my hard tail I had been riding previously. Night and day.
Looks like you are having a lot more fun on the giant. I prefer the silent hub on my giant stance. I like the sound of the tires and the nature while riding
Paul was absolutely shredding in this one, very epic.
Great vids, Paul! Liked and subscribed. :) I'm also enjoying the Trance X 2 - a great all-rounder and more fun than my big enduro bike (Radon Swoop), which I've never got to grips with (no doubt more me than the bike!). Shout up if you're ever in the Lake District, UK.
I’m absolutely loving this new 2021 Paul the punter. Keep it up buddy. 🤘
I am very happy you got it back!!!
we need more raw riding videos like this!
That was the complete opposite of a raw riding video lmao
My local bike shop sells Giants, and this video is super helpful! Time to save up my lunch money!
Great job paul you look really comfy, alot more confident and faster keep up the fantastic work 🤘🤘
Sweet as video bro! I love this story/adventure/behind the scenes type of video👊💡🍻🇳🇿
I enjoy your videos. I’m going to go look at the Trance X now due to your video.
Watch twice... Em nope haha you may be a sponsors dream but those trials near you are a riders dream. Top stuff as always for some reason I can listen to you talk bike for hours ☺️
mine are not silent when you just spin the wheel but don't notice it on the ride. Bitex, DT 240s - Eldest has hope.
I have a silent hub(Onyx) and think they rock. Excellent engagement.
Drone comes down...... Huge collective sigh! Woo! 🤘
Super cool vid, love the way you tell a story in such an interesting way! And the absolute grind in these vids is impressive
Nice vid Paul and great riding. You seem very comfortable on the Giant 🤟
Glad you got the drone back 👍
Great video Paul, keep up the great work entertaining me. You do a crackup job mate!
Brilliant story Paul, keep em coming please!
You look so comfortable with your new bike.😁🤙🏽
Yeah, long bikes and not having to lock out are quite nice!
This makes me miss my trance so much, it was such a fun bike to ride
Congrats on getting it back
I really liked this video, really nice forrest, love your tool wall volg space too, and congrats on new bike
Man you got fast and so smooth on the bike
As someone who works with drones occasionally from a survey standpoint, ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HOME POINT and the return settings if you are near trees. We've probably lost $40k worth of drones from people doing the exact same thing, so don't feel too bad Paul.
Paul, thank for you great videos. You make riding fun
Loved this Video ur jumping has really improved!
Best looking bike I have seen in a while
Love the video ! Maybe you should try taping the battery to the drone too in case of another crash as batteries can be extremely damaging to the environment
Thank you for the great content. I enjoy your fun energetic vibe!
If your drone is GPS dependent, it’s no surprise it got lost. I’ve always had a hard time keeping my watch and bike GPS connected in the Longsdale to Sechelt corridor.
Loved the video Paul - Really well done - see you on the Squish trails :) ps. going to buy a T now off your site
I'm just waiting for Paul to ride one of the many savage black trails in Squamish on that trance. Or even the shore. I doubt it's gonna feel so good in the gnar
Always dig you vids man! Hey just out of curiosity, did you get your drone certification?
Nicest guy on youtube.
It might be worth investing in a climbing harness, rope, and tree spikes. I think spikes are usually around $300.
Awesome bike!! Thanks for making such great content😀
im so stoked u ride so much quicker on this bike
Wow! Paul, you should do a 1 day documentary on the tree surgeon! I bet he's an interesting fellow.
Awesome bike! Love the content 🤙🏻 IDK about the panther name though LOL
One of the most interesting videos I’ve seen!!
Have the new XT hub. Can't decide if it's a silent hub or not. Silence for miles, then out of nowhere, hub buzzing! No issue with how it performs, but it has to go. Not like shimano to churn out something that's not quite right. Will be going for something that buzzes a bit for sure though. Scares the drop bears away👍😄
Racing BMX I got off Shimano and switch to time carbon-z clipless pedals I've never rode anything else since except for when I'm riding Flats that was 15 yrs ago.
Need to get over there and explore! Great video Paul👍👍
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Yo...great video! Ruinous what knee pads you’re wearing? I need something with compression and from a distance those look like they might offer it?
Paul! What's the sizing like for your jerseys? Tight fit? relaxed?
Great content as usual Paul. Do you mail your merch back to the UK by any chance?
I think you're getting pretty good at this.
I have a med sound hub not too loud not too quite lol I love it
Why not stick a Tile locator or similar bluetooth tracker to the battery in future, if you have a similar drone mishap it may help find the battery.
Love this style of video!! Keep it up