Ride Without Limits- 2014 Giant Trance 1 27.5

Slippery Roots, Wheel Eating Ruts, Big Drops. Whatever the  Trail Throws Your Way, You'll Be Ready.

Giant-Bicycles.com: All new and totally re-engineered for the benefits of 27.5-inch wheels, Trace 27.5 is the best of both worlds-light and agile, yet super stable on the roughest trails. The lightweight, stiff and super-strong ALUXX SL aluminum frame is mated with 140mm of proven Maestro suspension. The frame also features Giant's OverDrive 2 steerer tube technology for stiff, razor sharp handling even in the rough stuff. Climbing or descending, there's no better way to own the trail.

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The gloss and matte-black trail frame sports a carbon front triangle and aluminum rear end. It feels taut and responsive, likely due to the short links controlling the Maestro suspension. It may say 140-millimeters on the tin, but it feels like much more.

With a 66-degree head angle when the Fox 34 Talas is run at 160mm - (67 degrees at 140mm) the bike is relaxed enough to really let loose. it feels well balanced and poised for high-spirited trail bike mischief.

Internal cabling (including for the new Giant Contact IR dropper post) has greatly improved the bike's aesthetics, and even with a mid-range SLX/XT build kit the complete bike is just over 13kg. The component spec is magnificent for the money. A particular highlight is the FOX TALAX CTD fork and ever-reliable Shimano SLX brakes. And the tires are an inspired choice: a big Shwalbe Hans Dampf up front and a fast rolling Rock Razor on the rear.

Overall, this is an envy-inspiring Giant that looks great and rides equally well - Seb Kemp, bikemag.com

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