Trance X 2 (2024)

The 2024 Giant Trance X marks a substantial reset for Giant’s mainstream trail platform rather than a routine update. The non-electric Trance X moved to an all-new frameset with revised Maestro suspension, and rear travel grew to 140mm with a 150mm fork. Giant also spun SX variants from the same chassis by fitting a longer-stroke shock for 145mm rear travel and a 160mm fork, underscoring how broadly this platform is meant to cover modern trail riding. In practical terms, this generation pushes the Trance X further toward aggressive all-round trail use without turning it into a mini-enduro bike.

What sets this version apart is how much configurability Giant built into the frame. A 3-position flip chip at the rocker changes geometry and supports dual rear-wheel compatibility, allowing 29er or 27.5-inch rear-wheel setups depending on configuration, while a headset flip chip adjusts reach across a 10mm range. Giant also added integrated downtube storage and additional frame mounts, bringing the Trance X in line with current expectations for on-bike carrying capacity. Taken together, those choices position it as a highly adaptable trail bike for riders who want one chassis to handle everything from long mixed-terrain rides to steeper, more technical descents, with setup flexibility that is still relatively uncommon at this price-sensitive end of the market.

Price TBD

Build

Size

Inventory

Bicycle Warehouse

$3,000

Bike Mart

$3,000

The Path Bike Shop

$3,000

Stack	621mm
Reach	456mm
Top tube	602mm
Headtube length	105mm
Standover height	746mm
Seat tube length	425mm

Fit and geometry

The Trance X’s geometry reflects a modern trail-bike brief with a useful range of adjustment. In size L, reach spans 476mm, 480mm, and 484mm across the three settings, while the head tube angle shifts from 64.4 degrees in the low position to 65.1 degrees in the high setting. Seat tube angle also changes from 76.8 to 77.5 degrees, chainstay length from 440 to 438mm, and BB drop from 40 to 30mm. Those are meaningful changes: the low setting gives the bike a slacker, more planted front end and lower bottom bracket for descending stability, while the high setting steepens the steering, raises pedal clearance, and slightly shortens the rear end for a quicker, more responsive feel.

Across the size range, the numbers are firmly contemporary without being extreme. Reach goes from 426mm in S to 507mm in XL in the lowest setting, paired with wheelbases from 1190mm to 1281mm, which should give the bike good straight-line composure while keeping it manageable on tighter trails. The steep effective seat angles, up to 77.5 degrees, point to a centered climbing position, helping offset the bike’s slack front end and 140/150mm travel package. The headset-based reach adjustment adds another layer of fit tuning, allowing riders to fine-tune cockpit length by 10mm without changing stems, which is especially useful on a bike intended to cover such a broad range of trail riding styles.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 140mm Maestro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro 3, flip chip - headset, integrated down tube storage and under-top tube storage mounts

Fork

Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset

Rear shock

Fox Float Performance, 185/52.5, custom tuned for Giant

Weight

The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.

Groupset

Shift levers

Shimano Deore, 1x12

Rear derailleur

Shimano Deore, Shadow +

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51T

Chain

KMC X-12

Crankset

Praxis Cadet HD M24, 30t, 55mm chainline (S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm)

Bottom bracket

Praxis, press fit

Front brake

Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, four-piston

Rear brake

Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, four-piston

Front rotor

Shimano RT-66, 203mm

Rear rotor

Shimano RT-66, 180mm

Wheelset

Front wheel

Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology

Rear wheel

Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology

Front tire

Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5 WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR

Rear tire

Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4 WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR

Cockpit

Stem

Giant Contact SL 35 (S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm)

Handlebars

Giant Contact TR35, alloy, 780x35mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

Giant Romero SL

Seatpost

Contact Switch AT dropper, remote (S: 110-140mm / 30.9x395mm; M: 140-170mm / 30.9x470mm; L: 170-200mm / 30.9x530mm; XL: 170-200mm / 30.9x530mm)

Grips

Giant Tactal Pro Single Lock-On, 132x35mm

Builds

2 (2024)

Price TBD

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