Just how gate-like are they?
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Show me your large (20") Giant Trance X
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Posted 2 years ago #
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No photo unfortunaltly, but I've built a few Trance X's. Even the mediums are a bit hefty looking, the XL is rather enormous and a bit ugly. I think its due to the long headtubem and the downtube which drops steeper than a conventional frame, giving it that 'belly' look.
However -dont be put off as there really rather good bikes.
Posted 2 years ago # -
[img]http://www.renault-turbo.com/neal/trance/IMG_5060 (Medium).JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.renault-turbo.com/neal/trance/IMG_5061 (Medium).JPG[/img]Mine's a 20".
Says on the frame 5'10" - 6'1".
I am 6'2" and it feels right to me - wouldnt want it any bigger and I think it would feel like a gate to someone at the lower end of the suggested range.
Posted 2 years ago # -
large trance x really does look like a gate BUT its nice once your on it if your the right size .... 6 foot 1 plus for it im affraid(i felt a little stretched on it at 6 foot 2 and i ride a race hardtail all the time with a very long cockpit ! would probably fit a 15mm shorter stem had it been my bike ) otherwise youd be better off on a medium imho ....
edit - thats not a stock stem on yours is it BF ?
Posted 2 years ago # -
Mines a large, I love it
Posted 2 years ago # -
thats not a stock stem on yours is it BF ?
No, it's a 90mm Hope one.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I'm a lanky 6'2" looking to trade up from an 18" on-one 456.
I just need to come to terms with the looks before I risk falling in love on a test ride.Posted 2 years ago # -
They're not looking to bad so far BTW
Posted 2 years ago # -
Mate - they ride so nicely.I have a large trance (08) & am so pleased with it.Its my only bike so the addition of a u turn fork upfront means its suitable for all sorts - enduros,trail centres & it will get its first trip to Spain this year aswell.Ride one first,forget the looks - isnt that the most important thing ???
Posted 2 years ago # -
What's to come to terms with? They look great IMO, quite distinctive
Posted 2 years ago # -
I love the look of mine - after re reading my post it comes across as if I dont.They kick ass.Full stop.08 models onwards once they got the "belly" & swoopy top tube look much better than the earlier Trances.
Dont you know that 100mm travel trail bikes are the new 130mm travel trail bikes ??????
Posted 2 years ago # -
I really like the look of the Giant full-sussers now.
Wasn't mad on them even when I bought two, but they've really grown on me.
Trance X in black-on-black (think it was '08) is the best looking of the lot, IMO.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I've now settled on 115mm upfront most of the time with the stem slammed right down onto the headset.I think it will probably take quite a lot of weight off it once I get round to trimming the steerer ! Did me proud at MM too - although must admit I am now hankering after an Anthem aswell ..
****note massive LACK of air out of the bombholes.Getting air is for kids with big jeans & chains attatched to their (empty) wallets....LOL****
Posted 2 years ago # -
I got the X5 and soon put an 80mm stem on and a comfier saddle. I'll post some pics when I get some uploaded.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Mine,
Get one ridden, you'll love it.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Anybody running them with 140mm forks?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Not me, but I've read lots of good things and I'm thinking of giving them a try. The new top of the line carbon Trance X comes with a 140mm fork and it got a very good review in the mag.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Anybody running them with 140mm forks?
Yep, I put Maxle 09 Revelation air U turns on mine but run them at 130, spot on.
Posted 1 year ago # -
I've got the X5 and want to upgrade the forks. It's got Recon 335's on at the mo. Any suggestions for a good upgrade? Does it feel ok with longer forks?
Posted 1 year ago # -
I got one of these Beauts coming! Really looking forward to it!
Whats kind of weight have people got there larges down to??
Posted 1 year ago # -
I've an XL trance down to 26. The frames are fairly hefty. That's with about as light kit as you get without going silly. (i've carbon bars/post/cranks, X0, 717/pro2 wheels, tubeless, F100s etc etc)
Posted 1 year ago # -
I'm looking at an X3. I'm 6' but I've got a 29" inside leg, would an medium 18" be best?
Posted 1 year ago # -
[/quote]I'm looking at an X3. I'm 6' but I've got a 29" inside leg, would an medium 18" be best? [quote]
I guess that means you've got a long body/reach and Giant's aren't that long in the top tube so I think you might be best on a Large (20''). But of course try both and see which feels right.Posted 1 year ago # -
"Trance X in black-on-black (think it was '08) is the best looking of the lot, IMO."
Brown on black (18")
Ace to ride, awful to clean!
Posted 1 year ago # -
18" = medium doesn't it
Posted 1 year ago # -
yeah
Posted 1 year ago # -
possibly not the right place to be writing this but if anyone is looking to sell a large giant trance x frame (new style) then i am in the market for one.
please pm/email if interested.
ta muchly
Posted 1 year ago # -
I got all excited when I saw this thread, thought I'd be able to post a pic of my bike, turns out I already did
Here's a new pic anyway..
Posted 1 year ago #
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