Minlak
custom titis
Wasn't game to post in PYR thread as it seems to be a very emotive subject - Pretty much after Dozer's comments I decided why am I waiting? I did a bit more research and actually like the way the Yamaha is integrated into the Giant range and when pricing came down to it the Giant had a pretty good spec for the relative price and I don't think I would need to upgrade anything. I was originally looking at cheaper options but they seemed to all feature Sram running gear and I don't think it is as nice as the Shimano 12spd stuff. So quick trip to the Giant dealer who had this in stock on floor ready to go and well here we are.
First impressions from a car park ride and shock set up at the shop :- Damn its heavy - probably heavier than I actually expected even knowing the weights and expecting it to be heavy. However the heaviness is only felt when holding the bike and trying to lift it as soon as you put momentum into the equation it feels like any other bike except faster. It moves so easily and that is exactly what I wanted.
Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29 1
Frame - ALUXX SL grade aluminium, Maestro 140mm travel w/flip chip, Boost, ISCG 05
Motor - Giant SyncDrive Pro, powered by YAMAHA
Sensors - Giant PedalPlus 6-sensor technology
Display - Giant RideControl Ergo
Battery - Giant EnergyPak 625, 36V integrated Lithium-Ion
Rear shock - Fox DPX2 Performance, 3 position lever, Trunnion mount
Front shock/fork - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 Damper, 3 position lever, 15x110mm Axle, OverDrive steerer, 150mm travel, Boost
Handlebars -Giant Contact trail rise, 35mm RaceFace Atlas 35mm 760mm
Stem - Giant Contact SL, 35mm, 8 degree
Grips -Giant something Oury Lock On
Saddle - Giant Romero
Seatpost - Giant Contact Switch dropper, 30.9mm
Front brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, (4 Pot) - Hope 203mm Floating Rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, (4 Pot) - Hope 203mm Floating Rotor
Cranks -Praxis e-Cadet+, 36T Hope E-Bike 165mm - RaceFace 36T Chainring
Chainguide -MRP 1X V3 chain guide
Chain -KMX e12 Turbo Sram EX1
Pedals -Shimano XT Clipless RaceFace Atlas Flat
Rear derailleur -Shimano XTR Shadow+ Sram EX1 8spd
Rear shifter -Shimano XT, 12sp Sram EX1 8spd
Cassette -Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12sp Sram EX1 8spd
Front hub -Giant eTR1, 28H Hope Pro 4
Rear hub -Giant eTR1, 28H Hope Pro 4
Front rim -Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H Hope Fortus 30 32H
Rear rim -Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H Hope Fortus 30 32H
Spokes -Giant eTR1 DBL
Tyres - Fr: Maxxis Assegai TR, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Folding, 29x2.6” / Rr: Maxxis Dissector TR, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Folding, 29x2.6”
Tubes -Yes for now - Comes with tubeless valves but not installed Tubeless
Total weight - 22kg
First impressions from a car park ride and shock set up at the shop :- Damn its heavy - probably heavier than I actually expected even knowing the weights and expecting it to be heavy. However the heaviness is only felt when holding the bike and trying to lift it as soon as you put momentum into the equation it feels like any other bike except faster. It moves so easily and that is exactly what I wanted.
Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29 1
Frame - ALUXX SL grade aluminium, Maestro 140mm travel w/flip chip, Boost, ISCG 05
Motor - Giant SyncDrive Pro, powered by YAMAHA
Sensors - Giant PedalPlus 6-sensor technology
Display - Giant RideControl Ergo
Battery - Giant EnergyPak 625, 36V integrated Lithium-Ion
Rear shock - Fox DPX2 Performance, 3 position lever, Trunnion mount
Front shock/fork - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 Damper, 3 position lever, 15x110mm Axle, OverDrive steerer, 150mm travel, Boost
Handlebars -
Stem - Giant Contact SL, 35mm, 8 degree
Grips -
Saddle - Giant Romero
Seatpost - Giant Contact Switch dropper, 30.9mm
Front brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, (4 Pot) - Hope 203mm Floating Rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, (4 Pot) - Hope 203mm Floating Rotor
Cranks -
Chainguide -
Chain -
Pedals -
Rear derailleur -
Rear shifter -
Cassette -
Front hub -
Rear hub -
Front rim -
Rear rim -
Spokes -
Tyres - Fr: Maxxis Assegai TR, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Folding, 29x2.6” / Rr: Maxxis Dissector TR, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Folding, 29x2.6”
Tubes -
Total weight - 22kg
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