Iwan Kemp Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 For 2015 Giant builds on the foundation it has laid for it's Trance in 2014. The latest model makes a worthy claim at being the true do-it-all trail ripper that it's always promised to be. Click here to view the article
Bizkit031 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Niiiiice review,good to see that SLX is getting some recognition and it can take on the upper end of the components market.
Davey_Jones Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Awesome review. Whats the retail on this one?
Iwan Kemp Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Awesome review. Whats the retail on this one? Thank you. Have updated the article with the RRP of R27,500 as supplied by Giant SA. Davey_Jones and Nick 2
Chris NewbyFraser Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I still ride the 2014 model with some upgrades to sharpen it. Managed a podium on this weekends Fast One (in the 40km granddad's category so this is no big deal). I ascribe this largely to the suspension which was ideal for some of the rougher sections of the route, as well as the roller coaster sections which saw shorter travel riders having to stand. The bike was noticeably faster on these sections than my previous Anthem was. Used 'Spez' 2Bliss Ground Control tyre on the front and Mavic Roam on the rear. The Spez is really special and at R470 it is a good price. Weekend warriors no longer need to buy a 4" racing frame - the Trance does it all!
Wolf Lyle Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Great review. Love my 2015 trance. The anthem is gathering cobwebs at the moment. Mine has a few upgrades , but nothing wrong with the stock components. Definitely recommend the trance.
Oomkool Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I put a Hans Dampf 2.35 tyre on the front and it has made a world of difference. The Nobby Nic on the front made the bike feel like it wanted to go in it's own direction where the new tyre is a lot more controllable. I'm still amazed at how well this bike climbs, especially on very technical climbs with loads of loose rocks. If you're a bit adventurous and want to have more fun on your bike, then get a Trance!
ichnusa Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Good review... no mention of the performance of the wheelset though.
Louis for real Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Awesome bikes but does it blend? Sidewinder. 1
Bizkit031 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Is it not a bit on the heavy side? extra weight will help to go faster down the hill,LOL Wannabe 1
BDF Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Definitely the wrong forum but... I am wanting to get a MTB this year. Being a roadie only until now makes choosing a bike quite interesting. Forgive my MTB ignorance but what is the difference between the Trance, the Anthem and the Scott Spark, (other than the names of course)? At this stage I think I want a pretty all-round bike but I am quite confused. I don't understand the differences at to Trail, XC, Enduro. I thought it was all just mountain biking - obviously its not that simple! Edited January 13, 2015 by BDF
DubbelBuys Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Is it not a bit on the heavy side? Large frame with shock (obviously), headset &142mm x 12mm rear through bolt = 2.9kg Mine weighed in at just over 14kg with a burly setup. PikeHope hubs with Spank Subrosa rims & 2.3 tyresdropper765mm bars & AM stem It rides much lighter than the weight suggests. These bikes really excel when the going gets rough.You can pedal it through sections shorter travel bikes wants to coast through.The Maestro suspension has amazing small bump compliance. Wannabe 1
Odinson Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Definitely the wrong forum but... I am wanting to get a MTB this year. Being a roadie only until now makes choosing a bike quite interesting. Forgive my MTB ignorance but what is the difference between the Trance, the Anthem and the Scott Spark, (other than the names of course)? At this stage I think I want a pretty all-round bike but I am quite confused. I don't understand the differences at to Trail, XC, Enduro. I thought it was all just mountain biking - obviously its not that simple! Anthem is a dual-suspension XC bike, which means it has shorter suspension travel and more aggressive geometry (i.e. steeper headangle, etc.). The Scott Spark is the same type of bike as the Anthem. Trance is a dual-suspension trail bike, which means it has longer suspension travel and "easier" geometry (i.e. slacker headangle, etc.). This type of bike is best suited to more aggressive riding and isn't on an all-out mission for speed. It's the more fun bike for everyday riding. BDF 1
Iwan Kemp Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Good review... no mention of the performance of the wheelset though.Will add some thoughts later today. Awesome bikes but does it blend?It does. If by blending you mean rip the trails. Awesome review, is this a unisex bike?Yes Is it not a bit on the heavy side?IF my memory serves me right then it weighed in at 13.25kg. 600g less than the Merida One-Forty we had on test. It does ride lighter than the figure suggests even though quite a bit of that "extra" weight sits in it's wheelset. Edited January 13, 2015 by Iwan Kemp Wannabe 1
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