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flag jyemen
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Posted: Mar 10, 2015 at 11:50 Quote
Forum to post/discuss your Trance, always looking to poach a setup
flag ddfc
Posted: Mar 10, 2015 at 12:29 Quote
What tyres are people using atm? I'm getting the new Trance SX hopefully and it comes in the UK with High Roller II rear and DHF front, but I'm thinking maybe a Rock Razor and Hans Dampf setup for the summer. Opinions?
flag jyemen
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Posted: Mar 10, 2015 at 20:41 Quote
Mine came with the rock razor, not a huge fan. Will eventually upgrade to maxis high roller or ardent
flag friendlyfoe
Posted: Mar 10, 2015 at 20:42 Quote
https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=152959&pagenum=19
flag madcracker79
Posted: Mar 11, 2015 at 7:38 Quote
High rollers front and rear but you definitely feel the added weight when climbing and the added grip when pedaling through the not as steep sections. Both are 2.4 but if you are willing to muscle through on the way up they definitely reward you in the way down.
flag R-P-S
FL
Posted: Mar 11, 2015 at 18:40 Quote
ddfc wrote:
What tyres are people using atm? I'm getting the new Trance SX hopefully and it comes in the UK with High Roller II rear and DHF front, but I'm thinking maybe a Rock Razor and Hans Dampf setup for the summer. Opinions?

I use HR2 rear and Minion DHF front on my DH bike. It's a great combo, but they are definitely downhill oriented. Probably too much for regular trail use. I just bought a 2015 Trance so I'm interested to see how the stock Nobby Nicks do once the snow melts.
flag p2mine
Posted: Mar 11, 2015 at 18:55 Quote
I own a giant trance 27.5 3 2014 and wanting to upgrade the fork

160 or 150mm and I was thinking rockshox pike?

What's the steerer tube dimensions?
flag madcracker79
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 7:34 Quote
I just got the pike on my trance 3. If you go 160 just be advised it is a huge change in how it steers. It almost feels like riding a sportbike with asteering damper if you are familiar with that. As for tube size it is a standard tapered for the 3 model and below. That is 1 1/2 to 1 1/8. If your bike is od2 it is 1 1/2 - 1 1/4 I believe.
flag p2mine
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 13:29 Quote
Is It a good idea to put it on?
flag ddfc
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 14:44 Quote
p2mine wrote:
I own a giant trance 27.5 3 2014 and wanting to upgrade the fork

160 or 150mm and I was thinking rockshox pike?

What's the steerer tube dimensions?

The steerer tube is a regular taper, 1 1/8th to 1 1/2 inches.
I would definitely recommend getting the pike since it's an outstanding fork, but I would go with with the 150mm version so you can get a bit more travel without having to put up with the wandering that can come with a much longer fork. The 160mm fork would also be worse than the 150mm version in tight corners as well. Go for it though, it's a really good fork.
flag p2mine
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 15:05 Quote
Ok so your not recomding the 160mm pike for the bike
flag madcracker79
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 16:36 Quote
I like mine but it definitely takes some getting used to compared to stock
flag brianl
Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 19:33 Quote
p2mine wrote:
Ok so your not recomding the 160mm pike for the bike
The Trance SX comes with a 160mm fork but it's dual position, so it can be dropped as needed.
flag half-man-half-scab
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Posted: Mar 12, 2015 at 21:50 Quote
I put a 150 on and it puts the bb at 13.5", which I feel is the sweet spot. I measured my buddies SX with 160 at 13.75", which is too high for my tastes these days.
flag madcracker79
Posted: Mar 16, 2015 at 7:35 Quote
Here's mine sporting a160.
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