TrailWarrior Posted July 21, 2014 Share I need opinions. To buy Giant Anthem X1 or Giant Trance X1? Type of riding? - General riding, district roads, jeep track, single track. Some minor technical. Racing? The odd 1 day race (not much) and then also odd long distance endurance events. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic_Joe Posted July 21, 2014 Share Got me an Anthem 27.5 1 on Saturday... OMG, it's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTK Posted July 21, 2014 Share My requirements were about the same as yours. I was told by a chap that rides that a lot (on an anthem) that a trance would suite the needs better as it has a more relaxed position and thus you dont have to feel like you are "racing" all the time... I admit I like both frames but the trance is more comfortable (feels a bit slower though - tiny bit) edit: all this I said, I havent ridden a 27 or 29 trance. Edited July 21, 2014 by JTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcBurger Posted July 21, 2014 Share Great short and sweet article: http://iwillbebacksoon.com/2014/01/giant-trance-27-5-vs-anthem-27-5-test-ride.html Basically 1 for up, 1 for down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimby Posted July 21, 2014 Share I've had both. For the type of riding you're describing buy the Anthem - it's a great allrounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted July 21, 2014 Share From your type of riding I'd say Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted July 21, 2014 Share Got me an Anthem 27.5 1 on Saturday... OMG, it's awesome! I think the same of my Trance 27.5 2 ☺ Mawbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted July 21, 2014 Share I have one of those old style Trances, the 26in one....and its a comfortable and relaxing ride, since buying it I no longer ride with a bike computer or HR monitor, I just ride if because its fun and goes just about anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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