Minlak
Loves the template
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
Stem - Giant Contact SL, 35mm, 8 degree
Grips - Giant something
Saddle - Giant Romero
Seatpost - Giant Contact Switch dropper, 30.9mm
Front brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, 203mm (4 Pot)
Rear brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, 203mm (4 Pot)
Cranks - Praxis e-Cadet+, 36T
Chainguide - MRP 1X V3 chain guide
Chain - KMX e12 Turbo
Pedals - Shimano XT Clipless
Rear derailleur - Shimano XTR Shadow+
Rear shifter - Shimano XT, 12sp
Cassette - Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12sp
Front hub - Giant eTR1, 28H
Rear hub - Giant eTR1, 28H
Front rim - Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H
Rear rim - Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H
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
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 - Giant Contact trail rise, 35mm
Stem - Giant Contact SL, 35mm, 8 degree
Grips - Giant something
Saddle - Giant Romero
Seatpost - Giant Contact Switch dropper, 30.9mm
Front brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, 203mm (4 Pot)
Rear brake - Shimano XT Trail hydraulic disc, 203mm (4 Pot)
Cranks - Praxis e-Cadet+, 36T
Chainguide - MRP 1X V3 chain guide
Chain - KMX e12 Turbo
Pedals - Shimano XT Clipless
Rear derailleur - Shimano XTR Shadow+
Rear shifter - Shimano XT, 12sp
Cassette - Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12sp
Front hub - Giant eTR1, 28H
Rear hub - Giant eTR1, 28H
Front rim - Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H
Rear rim - Giant eTR1, DBL, WheelSystem, 28H
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
Total weight - 22kg