NGUTF Posted March 17, 2016 Share Can I ask you enduro boffs a question. Looking at swopping out a marathon bike for a Giant Trance 4, 2012 model I think. The aim is to upgrade the Trance over time as the components are petty sucky. The bike feels dang heavy. Will upgrading the components to let's say 2x10 XT, decent fox enduro shock etc help the weight? Any thoughts on the frame in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 17, 2016 Share Brilliant frame. Can punch far above its 120mm rear travel would suggest, especially with a better (bigger) fork up front - 140mm would be brilliant. As for the weight, it's probably in the wheels, fork, cassette and so on... depending on what spec it is, that is. If it's a Suntour XCM / XCR or RS XC30 then yeah, that's where the weight is. Also, the stock rims are heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted March 18, 2016 Share Been riding a 2012 Trance X for a week. I reckon as a budget option in today's climate it's nice move. It's pretty sporty and with a 140mm fork slackening it to a more modern angle I reckon you'll be riding 80% of the trails in SA in comfort. What I did realise though is that even with the 125mm fork the front end was tricky to keep down on steep climbs. With 140mm up front it may become a bit more unpleasant to climb with, but this wasn't exactly dealbreaking stuff. I think if it's in good nick and cheap, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted March 19, 2016 Share Cool thanks. I confirmed yesterday that it is a Trance 4 frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted March 19, 2016 Share Cool thanks. I confirmed yesterday that it is a Trance 4 frameTrance X4 (26") or Trance 4 (650b/27.5"). I built up a Trance X4 for my wife, great bike, really capable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGUTF Posted March 19, 2016 Share 26". About a 2010 / 2011 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted March 19, 2016 Share 26". About a 2010 / 2011 model Great bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted March 19, 2016 Share My Zesty got customised ... Thanks to the boys at G2G in Durban for doing an awesome job !I'm well stoked with the outcome. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l178/DragonReef5/BB3_zpsoni0ulfr.jpg Nice, but that Monster sticker on the right lower is straight outta Brakpan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 19, 2016 Share Great bike!!!agreed fully. Great base for a potentially superb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted March 22, 2016 Share My babies are currently undergoing some serious upgrades :drool: :drool: :wub: Can't wait to hit the trails and test out all the new gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2016 Share how about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted March 23, 2016 Share how about this Showoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 24, 2016 Share how about this nice, but your rear tyre decal alignment is out by a few mm relative to the rim decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted March 24, 2016 Share nice, but your rear tyre decal alignment is out by a few mm relative to the rim decals Front one 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted March 24, 2016 Share how about this The white mudguard is making my left eye twitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Lawless Posted March 24, 2016 Share I'm not sure whether this qualifies as an Enduro bike (maybe the criteria has already been discussed somewhere in the 4000+ posts) but I'm hoping the Pike and dropper will get it over the line even if the travel in the rear is not huge. I'm aware that Crest rim in this thread is an absolute no-no but it's an interim thing okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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