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Mountain Bike
The frame geometry is aggressive yet comfortable to ride thanks to its low and slanting top tube.
The bladed fork contributes to smooth steering and keeping the front half of the Bicycle light.
This 10-Speed derailleur was smooth and precise in shifting during the test ride and was suited for trail rides.
These brakes worked on feather touches and transferred the braking power accordingly.
These tires were heavily treaded with enough rubber compounds to keep the tires safe from smaller punctures.
frame
ALUXX Grade Aluminium
fork
Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm/Flexpoint Rear Suspension 120mm travel
rear derailleur
Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow + 10-Speed
shifters
Shimano Deore M4100 1x10-Speed
brakes
Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano BL-MT201
tires
Maxxis Forekaster 29" x 2.25" Tubeless
rims
Giant XCT 29 Tubeless Ready
bicycle weight
14.3kgs
handlebar
Giant Connect Trail
stem
Giant Contact
seatpost
Giant Contact Switch Dropper Post
saddle
Giant Romero
pedals
Platform Alloy
cassette
Shimano Deore M4100 11/46T
chain
KMC X-10
crankset
Praxis Caded M24 Boost 40T
bottom bracket
Praxis PressFit
no of gears
10-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
The Taiwanese manufacturer Giant is one of the World’s leading Bicycle manufacturers. They have Bicycles for professionals as well as amateur rider. Having great technology and design capability in every Bicycle they make, brings out top notch quality in all aspects. We got the opportunity to test ride the Giant Stance 29 2 full suspension MTB and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.3kgs
Usage: Sport/Trail/XC Racing
The Giant Stance 29 2 (2022) is a fully loaded performance packed full suspension MTB built for all types of trails and Cross Country XC races.
The Giant Stance 29 2 (2022) is built on an ALUXX grade full Alloy frame. This Bicycle is built for cross country and hardcore trail rides on the roughest of terrains. The frame geometry is aggressive yet comfortable to ride thanks to its low and slanting top tube. This low top tube also makes sure there is more standover clearance which makes it safe when riding on bumpy trails.
The Giant Crest front suspension fork comes with a massive 130mm travel and a hydraulic manual lock-out which functioned smoothly during the test ride. The Flex Point rear suspension with a 120mm travel is immensely useful for riding on the most unpredictable cross-country trails.
The frame geometry is aggressive yet comfortable to ride thanks to its low and slanting top tube.
This XC full suspension MTB which we test rode came with Gunmetal Black as the primary colour with no secondary colour. The gloss finish paint job quality was shiny with elegant graphics. The internal cable routing for the gears not only made the Bicycle look neat but also protected the cables from dirt.
The Stance 29 2 from Giant comes in a single colour variant; Gunmetal Black
The gearing on this Full Suspension MTB is handled by Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+ rear derailleur. This 10-Speed derailleur was smooth and precise in shifting during the test ride and was suited for trail rides which require constant change in speed. This 1x10-Speed drivetrain gave enough depth of speed for steep climbs on trails and also quick accelerations. The Deore M4100 rapid fire shifters were easy to control this 10-Speed gearing system.
The 1x10-Speed Shimano Deore rear derailleur was fast and smooth in shifting
Shimano’s BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes are top end performance brakes specifically made for fast trails. These brakes on the Stance 29 2 worked on feather touches and transferred the braking power accordingly in a balanced manner.
The Giant Connect Trail handlebar at first looked very wide but this helps in keeping the Bicycle in full control on fast trail rides and races with sharp corners.
Shimano’s Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and well suited for fast and rough trails
The Giant Stance 29 2 rolls on a pair of Maxxis Forekaster 29” x 2.25” MTB tires. These tires were heavily treaded with enough rubber compounds to keep the tires safe from smaller punctures. The 29” circumference helps with fast rolling on the roughest of trails.
The Giant Romero Saddle attached to a very useful and swiftly working dropper seat post which is ergonomically designed specifically for cross country trails with the perfect length and width. The dropper Seat post’s control is given on the right side of the handlebar.
The Maxxis 29” x 2.25” tires were both fast rolling and heavily treaded
This full suspension MTB is installed with performance packed components like the Deore 10-Speed drivetrain and the powerful Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes. The 130mm front suspension with lock-out and smooth rear suspension made the ride less bumpy and gives the rider complete control on fast trails. Priced at Rs.1,59,999(as on 20th October 2023) the Giant Stance 29 2 (2022) is the perfect choice for anyone looking to buy a full suspension MTB for trail rides or cross-country XC Trail races.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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