2015 giant trance 27.5 2

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phill86

Cannon Fodder
Nice build...

Put a deposit down on a 2 yesterday... Priced to sell at the moment at $2300

A few questions...

Whats the bike weigh from factory (I've read 13.1kg for a med without pedals)
What do the tubes weigh?
Whats the factory bar weigh?

It's gonna be a long wait to get this thing... I live at the base of Mt Sugarloaf (Near Newcastle) and tried all the cheap options.... Bought a cheap hardtail first, crap. Borrowed a semi decent hardtail for a while, crap (spring fork, heavy, 8spd). Bought a carbon GT Zaskar Elite 29er.... Nice bike... Bought used for a good price... But still just not cutting it. Dually time. It's funny, I have mates into riding who tried to tell me...

Cheers
Phill
 
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CycleRookie

Cannon Fodder
Forks and tyres

Hi mates.

I own the same Redline316's Giant Trance 2 2015.
I often ride FR/DH, not everytime...
I have recently made my first upgrade with Giant contact SL seatpost which I think is a REALLY useful uprade.
Now I would like to ask you guys, some suggestions about upgrading Forks and Tyres.

First: which is the thickest Tyre I can go to? 2.30? Does the 2.35 fits in the rear triangle?

Second: which is the longest fork's travel allowed without climbing problems?
Is a 180mm fork too much for the Trance?
Should I go for a 160 mm only?

All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance and my apologies for a not-perfect English.

Cheers from Italy.
 
teK--

teK--

Eats Squid
2.35 tyres fit in back no problem I feel 2.5 would fit as well.

160mm fork longest you should go without putting too much stress on frame or affecting climbing too much.
 
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spruced_moose

Squid
CycleRookie said:
Hi mates.

I own the same Redline316's Giant Trance 2 2015.
I often ride FR/DH, not everytime...
I have recently made my first upgrade with Giant contact SL seatpost which I think is a REALLY useful uprade.
Now I would like to ask you guys, some suggestions about upgrading Forks and Tyres.

First: which is the thickest Tyre I can go to? 2.30? Does the 2.35 fits in the rear triangle?

Second: which is the longest fork's travel allowed without climbing problems?
Is a 180mm fork too much for the Trance?
Should I go for a 160 mm only?

All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance and my apologies for a not-perfect English.

Cheers from Italy.
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Currently running 2.35 front and rear on my Trance with no issues
 
XYGTHO

XYGTHO

Likes Dirt
Yep, Im running a 2.4 ardent with no issues on the back. Probably stock the Trance 2 best upgrade for performance and weight may be wheels?
 
redline316

redline316

Likes Dirt
Frame -2015 giant trance
Rear shock -fox ctd
Front shock/fork -150mm pike
Handlebars -780mm fouriers
Stem -raceface
Headset -fsa
Grips -jetbalck
Saddle -fizik gobi
Seatpost -giant connect sl 100mm
Front brake -xt
Rear brake -xt
Cranks -xt 175mm
Chainguide -na
Chain -kmc
Pedals -saints
Front derailleur -na
Rear derailleur -xt shadow plus
Front shifter -na
Rear shifter -xt
Cassette -sram pg1020
Front hub -hope pro 2
Rear hub -hope pro 2
Front rim -dt swiss e512
Rear rim -dt swiss e512
Spokes -dt swiss
Nipples -
Tyres - f maxxis minion dhf r maxxis high roller 2
Tubes -
Finally got round to getting a dropper its a 2016 giant connect sl 100mm drop not much more i want to do to it now maybe just a new rear shock but for now happy the way it is.
 

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CycleRookie

Cannon Fodder
redline316 said:
Frame -2015 giant trance
Rear shock -fox ctd
Front shock/fork -150mm pike
Handlebars -780mm fouriers
Stem -raceface
Headset -fsa
Grips -jetbalck
Saddle -fizik gobi
Seatpost -giant connect sl 100mm
Front brake -xt
Rear brake -xt
Cranks -xt 175mm
Chainguide -na
Chain -kmc
Pedals -saints
Front derailleur -na
Rear derailleur -xt shadow plus
Front shifter -na
Rear shifter -xt
Cassette -sram pg1020
Front hub -hope pro 2
Rear hub -hope pro 2
Front rim -dt swiss e512
Rear rim -dt swiss e512
Spokes -dt swiss
Nipples -
Tyres - f maxxis minion dhf r maxxis high roller 2
Tubes -
Finally got round to getting a dropper its a 2016 giant connect sl 100mm drop not much more i want to do to it now maybe just a new rear shock but for now happy the way it is.
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Looks great mate!
I recently made almost the same dropper upgrade.
(mine is contact switch SL)
It is a must-have on an enduro bike.
Can I ask you the way you choose the tyre type?
Is there any "universal" tyre good, both for mud and wet rocks or I have to mount a specific kind in the front and another one in the back?
Can you help me choosing the right Maxxis tyre, as per your experience?
I would like to learn something more before going @the shop..
Grazie in advance!

PS: great support/feedback received here.
Much appreciated.
 
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wkkie

wkkie

It's Not Easy Being Green
CycleRookie said:
Looks great mate!
I recently made almost the same dropper upgrade.
(mine is contact switch SL)
It is a must-have on an enduro bike.
Can I ask you the way you choose the tyre type?
Is there any "universal" tyre good, both for mud and wet rocks or I have to mount a specific kind in the front and another one in the back?
Can you help me choosing the right Maxxis tyre, as per your experience?
I would like to learn something more before going @the shop..
Grazie in advance!

PS: great support/feedback received here.
Much appreciated.
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There's a heap of tyre info in this thread. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?221556-All-Mountain-Tyres/page66
 
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