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flag xaj23x
Posted: Jun 25, 2019 at 2:48 Quote
I have a 2015 reign advance 1, i have been thinking about upgrading to a new one or just spending some money upgrading mine? Any thoughts? If upgrading where would money be best spent? Thanks.
flag jasminov
Posted: Jun 27, 2019 at 2:39 Quote
Nothing special about new frame https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-reign-advanced

Only connected link, anything else - you wouldn't notice the dif.

And of course colo scheme - it's just perfect on 2015 https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/reign-advanced-27dot5-1-2015
flag timbud
Posted: Jun 27, 2019 at 4:13 Quote
jasminov wrote:
Nothing special about new frame https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-reign-advanced

Only connected link, anything else - you wouldn't notice the dif.

And of course colo scheme - it's just perfect on 2015 https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/reign-advanced-27dot5-1-2015

Err the geometry is quite a bit updated...
You will notice the difference.

I give it a couple of weeks until they reveal the 2020 range and then you can consider a new one or get a '19 on sale
flag jasminov
Posted: Jun 27, 2019 at 9:15 Quote
timbud wrote:

Err the geometry is quite a bit updated...
You will notice the difference.
Tried. Didn't notice.
flag timbud
Posted: Jun 29, 2019 at 22:05 Quote
[Quote="jasminov"]
timbud wrote:

Tried. Didn't notice.

Wow, you're THE first person I've heard with that opinion.
flag onyxss
Posted: Jul 5, 2019 at 4:24 Quote
xaj23x wrote:
I have a 2015 reign advance 1, i have been thinking about upgrading to a new one or just spending some money upgrading mine? Any thoughts? If upgrading where would money be best spent? Thanks.
Is there some part not working OK (weak brakes, shifting too small range, need more travel etc...)? If yes, upgrade that part, otherwise no need to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading (very common thing in todays consumer society :-)

In general, save upgrade money towards new bike in next season or two, there were some minor changes in geometry over the years on Reign. Minor, not mayor - so don't expect that new Reign 2019 will be like night and day towards 2015 you currently own.
flag murrdogg
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Posted: Jul 18, 2019 at 13:58 Quote
biggest difference on the new model is that the suspension is very progressive which gives you the ability to run a coil shock, the trunnion mount and one piece carbon link are nice details too
flag xaj23x
Posted: Jul 19, 2019 at 3:11 Quote
Thanks for all the advice, decided to keep the 2015. The reverb is playing up so might get a new dropper and keep the bike for another year or so?
flag xaj23x
Posted: Jul 27, 2019 at 22:31 Quote
Does a sram eagle 12 speed fit on the 2015 reign... if so has anyone done it?
flag xaj23x
Posted: Jul 27, 2019 at 22:32 Quote
Or shimano 12 speed...
flag xaj23x
Posted: Jul 28, 2019 at 15:03 Quote
I dont know... thats why i was asking.
But thanks.
flag jasminov
Posted: Jul 28, 2019 at 23:02 Quote
Drivetrain fitment is about rear wheel, not bike itself. So, if you've got microspline or XD - go for 12sp.
flag onyxss
Posted: Jul 31, 2019 at 3:48 Quote
xaj23x wrote:
Does a sram eagle 12 speed fit on the 2015 reign... if so has anyone done it?
You need xD freehub (SRAM) or new microspline freehub on rear wheel. Currently microspline hubs are only Shimano, DT and some more, Xd you can get at almost any hub maker.
So yes, you can convert to 12 speed. If you are already on 1x11 there is not much difference, not worth upgrading.
flag xaj23x
Posted: Jul 31, 2019 at 4:11 Quote
Hey thanks, ill look into it.
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