Giant Trance 27.5

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Giant Trance 27.5
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flag ICAS
Posted: Jan 11, 2016 at 13:28 Quote
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Razz
flag tomada
Posted: Jan 11, 2016 at 14:08 Quote
ICAS wrote:
can't....
look away......
from......
horrible......
taillight...

Razz

Big Grin Razz
flag ejewels
Posted: Jan 14, 2016 at 18:53 Quote
Hey everyone, got a 2015 trance 2 and putting a mattoc on it. Is anyone running a 160mm fork with the stock 200x51 shock? I thought I read earlier in this thread people advised getting a 200x57. Is it ok to run my stock shoc with a 160mm? I thought the SX did just that?
flag nakos
Posted: Jan 14, 2016 at 19:02 Quote
ejewels wrote:
Hey everyone, got a 2015 trance 2 and putting a mattoc on it. Is anyone running a 160mm fork with the stock 200x51 shock? I thought I read earlier in this thread people advised getting a 200x57. Is it ok to run my stock shoc with a 160mm? I thought the SX did just that?

Nothing wrong with running 140 in the back and 160 up front. I think most people that have upgraded their front fork have gone with a larger volume rear shock so the bike can handle DH stretches better. Also the Float evo wasn't the greatest shock, so it might benefit you to swap it out eventually or get it custom tuned. Not a huge deal though, I think having a better fork is more important first, then you can sort out the shock later.

I am also looking into getting a 160mm pike and a monarch debonair plus for the spring. Can anyone comment on how the bike feels with 160mm of travel? Also, I will need the M/M tune on the monarch right (I am 160 lbs with gear)?
flag ejewels
Posted: Jan 14, 2016 at 19:10 Quote
Thx I'm curious as well
flag mutantmass
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Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 4:39 Quote
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Hi Guys, here is my ride. I have to say it is a great bike and I love it from the first moment (Trance 2 LTD 2015)
Mods:
Rockshox Pike RCT3 Solo 160mm
Rockshox RT3 200x57 mm
Rockshox Reverb Stealth
Bontrager Rythm Comp Wheelset
Shimano Saint Breakt with 203 mm
Renthal Fatbar Lite 740 mm
flag Robino113
Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 5:11 Quote
Looking for a new set of grips. Any recommendations?
Top of my list at the moment are the Renthal Kevlar push ons.
flag bobj
Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 5:38 Quote
If you're getting push on grips, i would highly recommend cultxvans waffles. Tacky, good padding, not too thick.

Would recommend you get some safety wire to secure them in place, works a treat on mine:

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flag nakos
Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 6:24 Quote
Robino113 wrote:
Looking for a new set of grips. Any recommendations?
Top of my list at the moment are the Renthal Kevlar push ons.

I honestly really like the stock Giant grips. They are soft and tacky so I can get a good grip without gloves on and they reduce vibrations from the handlebars pretty well. They have a fairly wide outer diameter which I find comfortable to grip even on long rides.

Some other personal favorites: ODI Vans and Sensus Swayze/Disisdaboss
flag alex3800
Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 10:56 Quote
Robino113 wrote:
Looking for a new set of grips. Any recommendations?
Top of my list at the moment are the Renthal Kevlar push ons.

I personally love ESI grips. I have been using them for like 7 years now. They are 100% Silicone so they somewhat mold to your hand making them really comfortable. They actually absorb a good amount of the shock you can feel through the hands and I have never had any problem with them slipping.
flag ICAS
Posted: Jan 15, 2016 at 11:10 Quote
I dig my Ergon Ga1s

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flag nullaccount
Posted: Jan 17, 2016 at 18:06 Quote
My Trance may or may not have snapped
flag nakos
Posted: Jan 17, 2016 at 19:19 Quote
mountainbiker-finn wrote:
My Trance may or may not have snapped

Care to elaborate? lol
flag nullaccount
Posted: Jan 17, 2016 at 20:18 Quote
nakos wrote:
mountainbiker-finn wrote:
My Trance may or may not have snapped

Care to elaborate? lol

Waiting until warranty is sorted then will post pics is that okay?
flag R-P-S
Posted: Jan 18, 2016 at 5:29 Quote
Were you running the longer 57mm shock?

 


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