2021 Giant Trance X 29er 3 First Look!
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- 2021 Giant Trance X 29er First Look!
It is time to finally get a first look at the 2021 Giant Trance X 29er 3. We will be unboxing, weighing, and giving my general first impressions on the new machine. Bicycles are still a super hot commodity at the moment so I won't be able to take this thing out on the trail. I at least wanted to show everyone how the bike looks since so many people are having to order without actually seeing.
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Is it just me or did anyone else notice they put the floating washer on the wrong side of the caliper stack 😂😂
Oh yeah, people noticed😂 I left it in because I thought it was funny as well but I got caught up in editing and kinda, sorta, forgot to put the proper way back in the video. Learn something new every video I suppose🙂
Mandou bem
These guys are some of the best to work with when it comes to bikes whether you race them or just ride for the fun of it. Thanks guys!
We love ya Andy!
Uaaauu
I purchased the Trance X 2 yesterday. Will hopefully be picking it up next week. Stoked!!
how tho?
I just ordered one of these in the large frame I need directly from the Giant website and its being delivered to my local bike shop in about a week. It was literally the ONLY bike available while browsing all the Trance bikes online. The bike shop told me I was VERY lucky to have got it and it must have just been lucky timing with a back order being released perhaps because another shop no longer needed it or maybe didn't pay for it in time. Even though I would have preferred the Trance X 2 for better components I can always upgrade those to whatever down the road, but I'm psyched to have a new bike on the way as mine is a 20 year old F700 hard tail. Anyway thanks for all the content on this channel, I found much of the info helpful in finding a new bike.
Wow, someone on UA-cam being honest about SX derailleur- respect. Will have to wait for this bike in the UK me thinks.
Totally agree about the derailleur but I have to disagree that the SX shifter is fine, it's flimsy all-plastic crap too :) It was the first thing I took off my Trance 29 3. Changed it for Shimano 1x11 and 11-46 Sunrace cassette and kept the 30t SX crankset which is fine and I'm very happy with how it shifts a rides ;)
Uaaauu
Interessante
Your comment on the SX rd is pretty much on point, had mine for a half a year and experienced some issues already. Replaced it with a GX and never looked back.
Got my Trance X two weeks ago and it’s been great. It’s a tank
I have one on order. I've heard the SRAM set sucks, lol. That's my only concern.
I appreciate the timely video. This was one of the only bikes in stock at my local bike shop so I bought it as soon as it had arrived. Your video definitely made me feel better about my purchase of my first full suspension bike.
Yeah man I'm in the same position now. My options of full suspension large in the twin cities are this bike and a trek slash.
@@williamhayes9642 I first tried to get a Trek fuel EX5 (2021), but was told they wouldn't even be shipping until August of next year.
I just got mine...amazing bike, my choices were the specialized stump jumper and the trek but the owner told me Giant has better components and it has a better stamina on descents, he was right...love the bike, is quick and fast with an amazing stability...I'll give it a 10 on the trails
I’m not trying to be mean at all but the tan lines on you’re guys arms are insane😂. I love the videos keep it up 👍🏻
Those tan lines are worn as a badge of honor 😎
I thought he was wearing a t shirt at first 😄
I read this comment before hitting that part of the video and thought “commmmon... can’t be that bad”. BBRRUHH 😂
😂I'm going to have to break out my tan lines for the next video.
Honestly mine are pretty bad too, just not as crisp lol
3:27 "that's what she said" in Michael Scott Voice. All joking aside, I'm 5'9" and rode my Medium Trance 3 X today. Solid bike, beefy, definitely heavier compared to my 2020 Stance 2. In low mode i was getting pedal strikes frequently, i just need to learn to time my pedals. Will try high/normal mode next. Great bike, will definitely replace the SX when it craps out. Thanks for the video! Always enjoyed your content.
I own the same bike in 27.5 ( medium ) in Good Grey and Glossy Black. I love this thing with every cell of my body.
The black color/style looks amazing.
Boaaa
Pretty boring and kinda cheap looking in person IMO.
@@jeffloucks2120 that’s racist black bikes life’s matter
Why did the mechanic put conical washers between the fork and the adaptor??
I just bought a stance 27.5 2 weeks ago and love it. Now im looking at this
Total sentido kkkk
gostei
My wife just pulled this bike out of her car for my birthday today!
Tell her to return that shit back and go get you a Santa Cruz or yeti 😆
Gsxr b You must not be married 😂
Ryan Moore I wish mate I wish
UPPPPPP
One punch King. I disagree
The Occam 2021 is very appealing too
Kind of kicking myself for not grabbing one when alerted via e-mail. I have a feeling it would be a bit lighter and poppy than this Trance.
This or the Fuel EX 5 2021? Since everyone hates the SX ..? Also does Giant usually drop prices in the fall/winter or do prices hold?
I wouldn't recommend a trek. I've heard of numerous issues with their reaktiv shock destroying wheels, as well as rear ends snapping clean off 😬
Uaaauu
If giant would use Shimano drivetrain I would be more of inclined to buy one.
Very few bike companies OEM with Shimano. It's painful that there are so few Shimano speced bikes. I really dislike Sram anything.
2021 giant reign 29 2, shimano SLK
2021 Trance X 2 comes with Shimano SLX, I just pulled the trigger on one.
Uaaauu
Just ordered mine so hyped
Hello here from Guatemala, Central America, I love your videos please keep it up. I just wasn’t able to find if you have a video on any suggestions to upgrade the rear derailleur of the SRAM SX. I am having the same problems you mention on various of your videos with my 2020 Talon 1 29er and it’s getting us crazy. I saw in one of your videos that you had a box full of them but what I did not understand is to what rear derailleur your were changing them to? PLEASE HELP!!!
I always recommend upgrading to the Sram GX. It's fully compatible with the rest of the drivetrain and wayyyyy better. The NX is definitely better but I have found that after about 6 months it seems to start having issues. Thanks for watching!!🙂
@@MossieRidesBikes thank you for answering my comment. Do you have a video on how this upgrade looks like ? Or how to do it? I will really appreciate if you could do one basic video or upload a picture of how this all fits all together? There are many bikes that have this drive train and all of them have the same problem. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Completely agree with you on the Sram rear mech, i have the same problem on my cx bike, wish you could upgrade the spring to a strong one that pulls the cable better
For sure. I don't expect the deraileur to be bomb proof for the price but I would love the spring to be just a little stronger
Thank you for you nice first look. I really want a Trance x ,but unfortunately for me here in Germany, Giant will not shipp the new Trance 29 and X until February/March 2021 😭. Maybe I will order one somewhere else in Europe, even if I have to pay a lot for shipping. Sales Price in Germany should be something around 2500 EUR. Can not wait until 2021.
Just keep looking. I've had some people have luck with calling around and getting lucky. Bicycles are a hot commodity at the moment. I hope you find one!!
Have mine on order! Should have it in 2-3 weeks so happy you did a video. Everyone is concerned about the rear derailer... seems like an upgrade to a gx is about $200 installed... should I do it off the bat or ride it and maybe do it over the winter?
Since the bike comes with the SX I would honestly just wear that sucker out and replace it then. When the SX is brand new it's not bad, it is just "fragile" in my opinion.
Just got my trance x 2 today. It is a beast!
If it’s half as good as the Trance 29 it will be great! I have the 2019 Trance 29 2 and I live in Asheville NC .
Nice video, I'm in between a giant and fezzari, which do u recommend?
Nice bike! I have Trance 2 27.5 2019. Love it.
Dude's farmer's tan is insane
get mine on the 15th cant wait
Mossie rides. can you do a comparison video of the 2021 Giant FS line up. Covering Stance 1/2, Trance 3, Trance X 2/3 and the lowest Reign. Talking about the differences between all the bikes and why you a person should consider each bike. what are the pros and cons. Thanks. Because of your comparison video of stance / trance I skipped on the stance line up completely. Been trying to get a Trance 3 or X3 for months(well the X series only after it came out, but original plan was to get the T3). I ended up getting a X2 as one came in stock at my LBS and I am loving it so far. I got the higher specked bike as the LBS said next confirmed availability is next year and with the fall/winter is perfect riding time down here in Miami FL which I did not want to miss out on.
I've actually got a video planned but I have just been waiting to get footage of the reign. At this point though, availability for us to get one in stock for me to film is looking like it might take a while so I have been contemplating just doing the video with stock footage of the bike. I'm glad you are loving the X2, that's an awesome bike!!
Hi. I have a question, what wider tire will go into the rear triangle? On the Giant's website, they say it's only 2.5 inches, but I read wider? Thank you for your answer and I greet you very warmly.🙂👍
Martin, Poland.
The way our sales rep says it is that all 2.5s will fit and some 2.6s. this is mainly due to the fact that some tire manufactures tire size is actually a little larger than they claim. Continental usually runs a little larger than say Pirelli. I know I have seen numerous Maxxis 2.6s on this bike. I hope that helps!!
I really appreciate your honest opinion about sx. I've been thinking about the X over the trance 29er. I'm just new to mountain biking. will the extra travel of 150mm and 135mm make much a difference over the trance 29er with 130/115 mm? Thanks
I think of it more like a trade off. The extra travel definitely helps on the descents but the X is a slightly heavier bike and it doesn't climb as well as the standard Trance. I do love the idea of the flip chip and if I lived in the mountain I would probably take it over the standard.
@@MossieRidesBikes Thanks for giving me a clear idea what's the right bike for our trails here in manitoba. i think i must stick with the regular 29er. 😊
Would you recommend the x or the normal trance for Southern California trails?
I'd love to say that I've ridden in Southern California but I have not. I would only take the trance x if I felt like the trail was pretty "chunky." As in, bigger drops, larger rock gardens, that sort of thing. Around here though (Charlotte) the standard Trance is a little better option
Holy tan lines, Mossman!
gostei
What shop do you work at? I'm in Winston-Salem,NC and according to giants website the closest shop I can have a bike shipped to is in Asheville. Have you guys had any in stock?
I'm at BSG near Charlotte. We have sold through the current inventory of this bike. Giants website may be showing you where there is a bike actually in stock. Their website has been a little wonky here lately because of the high demand on bikes. Honestly, the best way to find one is to call around to any Giant dealer so you can accurately find out inventory.
Can you review the 2021 Trance X 2 also? thanks
What is it with bike builders and black colorways , why do they have to paint everything black ?
So the question is which is the better buy between the 3 at 2300 and the 2 at 3000? Im leaning towards the 3 and just upgrading as things as they wear out but that green paint looks cool too.
Question. For the 2021 Trance 3 ,. What is the widest tire that will fit the bike, cane with 2.3, there good but was curious when I go to upgrade what would be biggest I could go with
I know you can put 2.5s on it with no problem. I have seen some 2.6s on the bike but I believe that's where Giant starts saying "some will fit." The fork can take a pretty beefy tire but when you get over a 2.6 I would see what the internal rim width is before putting something on
Can we get a comparison to the 2?
Giant trance 29 1 2021 review. I would love that
If it had Deore I would have bought one the other day. I saw a review the other day on the 35 gold fork too, if it's a good one it's an ok fork, but they have had quality issues.
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Uaaauu
I preordered this bike. The only concern I had was the rear derailleur as you touched on. My question is can you just change the derailleur without changing anything else on the drivetrain?
Yes!! You sure can, i know more than a few people that have used the SX deraileur until it's junk and replace it with a GX
Do it comes in carbon fiber frame?🤔
It sure does!
Would you take this bike over the normal Trance 3? Going back between the two. I like the drivetrain and fork on the normal trance but like the suspension/travel on the X. Thanks
For me, it really depends on the kind of riding/trail you will do more often. It's nice having the longer and beefier travel but it does add weight to the bike. If I lived more in the mountains, or at least got to go more often, I would definitely lean more towards the X.
@@MossieRidesBikes Thanks!
Man I have a fathom 2 with SX eagle and it is killing me quickly, been in for repairs numerous times in 3 months. Skips out of gears under load and has taken my shins out. Now sent to SRAM to see what they want to do under warranty. Considering just chucking it in the bin and replacing with NX or GX derailleur and keeping SX shifter and cassette. Would you recommend changing and if so replacing it with the NX or GX? Thanks in advance mate 👍🏻
I'd go ahead and slap the GX on there. The NX is still a major upgrade over SX but the GX was the first derailleur that I have had no problems out of. Sram customer service has always treated me well so hopefully they will help you out!
Mossie Rides Bikes thanks heaps man really appreciate that. Loving the vids all the way from Australia 🇦🇺
Question, are you able to order bikes again, meaning if I want a Trance X 29er in a Large, can I ask you to order it or is it still a wait to see what you get in kinda of thing..
This bike is coming in for me later this week. What drivetrain would you recommend changing to instead of the SX?
Mandou bem
From what I’ve heard if you upgrade the derailleur and shifter to gx or better you will end most issues you’d be having.
@@codismcdone9310 I actually bought an xo1 derailleur and it worked wel with the sx shifter and cleared up issues
dont you work at bsg north carolina
Yes sir, that's me
@@MossieRidesBikes no way i thought i recolonized you well ive seen you in the shop before
For sure, I'm there everyday😄
Where can I get that down tube cover??? I have the 2021 trance 29 3 and I can only find one for the 27.5 trance
Hi, thanks for the video, any thoughts on this Giant model - XTC ADVANCED 29 2
2021? Thanks.
I haven't seen the 2021 in person but I did race an older one for 3 years and loooooved the bike.
@@MossieRidesBikes Thanks, will arrive in one month
How many kilos does a bicycle weigh?
I ordered mine and will be here next month.
Is it possible to replace that SX with shimano XT derailleur only? Or gotta be a SRAM derail? Dont know if a sram shifter works on a shimano derail.
Unfortunately you have to run sram with sram. There cable pull is different between the two
@@MossieRidesBikes hi there. Is it compatible with gx rd?
@@hunter5396 Upgrade to NX or GX.
can't wait for the reigns to come out
Would you get the Trance 29 or Trance X 29 for local Charlotte trails and of course Whitewater Center?
I would take the regular Trance 29. It's plenty of travel for the trails around Charlotte but will be a little lighter and stiffer than the x
@@MossieRidesBikes thanks so much! Have been torn between the two. This is very helpful.
I hope you aint going to ride or sell that bike with the brake installed like that. the conical washers don't go on that side of the adaptor on shimano brakes.
Nope, did neither. I left it in the video as a fun dig at Austin when he was building the bike. Keith or I always do the checklist after anyone else builds a bicycle. But honestly I get tunnel vision when I'm trying to film or edit (because I'm so green to it) that I didn't realize that I never added in the proper way or addressed it until after the video was published😅
I wished they made a carbon version of this bike
hitinui levy it’s coming this fall.
@@overigo9350 thx for the awesome news
hitinui levy sometime in September.
You see they’re available now? The Advance Pro looks like a good build.. Too bad the next level down went with SRAM.
is that a size large
Yes, it is a large
Why are the spacers on the brakes at 3:36 between the fork and the spacer :S?
Would you go with the slx build instead?
It's definitely worth the money. The fork alone is worth the price difference and the new slx has worked flawlessly. I think it's the best bang for the buck
What is the size of a bicycle that you are analyzing?
Hey I have one of these and can't find any info on changing out the rear hub to an xd hub without changing the wheels. Is that possible?
I'll have to do some checking myself because I haven't actually done it on this particular bike. It can be done on a lot of Giant wheels but you would have to get the freehub directly from a giant dealer. Some DT swiss stuff is interchangeable since Giant makes a lot of their products as well. I'll do some looking
@@MossieRidesBikes thankyou. Much appreciated. I wanna fit the x01 rear cassette for some added color and the chain. Love all your videos by the way.
Make and headway on if there is a hub to swap put without changing the wheels. Got the itch to order some parts
How would you go about shedding some weight off this bike??
I'm wondering... What studies/school/course you need to work in a bike shop?
Mattz44K Law and medicine 🤣🤣🤣
@@philbagus9662 /\ Funny guy, right there /\
Mattz44K 🤭👍
The weight is helpful, but I didn’t hear or see the frame size... what was it?
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OMG please tell me you're not serious with that front brake adapter installation you did!!!
No, it was put on the correct way after. That's why I was making fun of him calling him a pro mechanic 😂 but in hindsight I should have included the correction at the end. I get caught up trying to edit the video I sometimes overlook simple things like that. Live and learn! 🙂
What’s the purpose of two different type of wheels? Maxxis minion 2.5 in front and maxxis 2.4 on the rear?
It's usually done like that for better grip. 2.5 for better grip upfront from washing out and smaller in rear for faster rolling and grip.
Is this an all mountain or an enduro?
whats more pink....austins shorts or arms?
Depends on the part of the arm you are talking about🙂
how much does the bike weigh
Great channel!
Hi, love your Videos👍, wanted to ask if you could make a video about the Trance x 2 🌈. Thank you 😊🚵
Agree. I have the Trance X 29-2 and it is a beast on the downhills. Alas, it is a little heavy on the uphills, but I flip the DPS to the 'down' position and it climbs really well. Best solution is to pickup some lightweight alloy or carbon wheels (and possibly a 2.4 in the rear) to save some weight. But, all that being said, the upgrade on the components is amazing at the price-point and I'd love to see a review (and a ride).
You have a mail from the store?
What size was this one?
It's a large
Stay true, subbed :)
Thanks for the review hope to get mine in October! #rona #backorder
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Careful, 30lbs 9oz is not 30.09lbs.
Too bad it doesn't have a Shimano drivetrain. SX on all these expensive bikes is scary.
Riley Parrish it’s so hard to get away from SRAM SX and NX. So many quality bikes cheap out and throw these on. Huge price jump to get away from these lower end SRAMs. The Trance 2’s have Shimano
Still press fit bb?
Sadly
And I thought my farmers tan was bad.
I Love the Black Color of the Trance X3 and the components of the X2...too Bad
That was really your stomach growling, right? haha!
SX is utter garbage. I got rid of mine after two rides and went XT.
The 66.2 HT is more than enough for most people.
Salesman first.
3:30
What is this!?! You put it on wrong!!!🤦🏽
how do you only have 1.9k subs?
I'm happy to say that the subs are increasing pretty quickly in the past couple of months. The tube is a grind though. I appreciate your compliment!!
@@MossieRidesBikes keep up the good work
Much too heavy. My trance 29 2 alloy with a little tuning is 13.1 kg
Two different bikes really but sounds like the X can still climb decently well due to seat tube angle despite being a chunkier bike.
What can be upgraded to reduce a few pounds?
Wheelset, cassette, crankset
How many kilos does a bicycle weigh?
Where can I get that bottom tube protector? I have the 2021 trance 29er.
Im sure you can get one from Giant as long as they have them in stock. I would contact your local dealer and they should be able to check for you