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Snap out of your daze and sieze the day on the Giant Trance 3 Complete Mountain Bike. This nimble steed is perfect for mild to medium duty shredding in the hands of a rider looking for great pedal performance and downhill competence as they work their way into more difficult trails. Superb Giant quality with a tried-and-true Shimano drivetrain make the Trance 3 a great option to break out of your non-mountain biking slump.
ALUXX SL Aluminum Construction – Extremely lightweight framesets featuring high-performance strength-to-weight ratios, predominantly featuring 6011 alloy. A heritage of craftsmanship combined with unmatched manufacturing capabilities gives Giant the unique ability to monitor every step of the aluminum frame-building process. Through Giant's cutting-edge materials science, proprietary forming techniques, and attention to detail, we are constantly advancing aluminum performance to create bikes that are lighter, stronger and stiffer. The difference can be felt in the ride. Every aluminum bike bearing the ALUXX Aluminum Technology label must live up to the highest standards and meet the tightest tolerances of any aluminum frame in the world.
OverDrive – Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Maestro® Suspension | 140mm – Whatever off-road adventures you seek, Giant's Maestro Suspension helps you make the most of your efforts. Control, traction, comfort, speed -- you get more of everything with Maestro. From fast and efficient XC bikes to long-travel downhill setups, Maestro is an adaptable full-suspension platform that offers smooth, active rear suspension for any type of trail and all kinds of terrain.
Trunnion Mount – The latest Giant off-road models feature updated Maestro Suspension systems with a new Trunnion Mount shock and Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm. The Trunnion Mount allows for a longer shock shaft, which produces a lower leverage ratio and smoother ride performance. It also allows for shorter chainstays to improve quickness and agility on the trail.
RockShox Deluxe Select Shock – Deluxe Select delivers a lightweight package with the same proven damping performance of the entire Deluxe family. With a DebonAir spring, riders will feel coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel.
Shock Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure / External Rebound Adjustment
RockShox 35 Gold RL – With bigger bikes, there comes bigger demands. Thankfully, the 35 Gold meets all of them, both in performance and value. No matter the bike, the burly 35 Gold will have you wondering how RockShox packed so much quality into such a wallet-friendly package.
Fork Adjustments – Low Speed Compression Adjust to Lockout / External Rebound Adjust / Air Spring Pressure
SRAM SX Eagle™ – The latest addition to SRAM's 12-speed juggernaut, SX Eagle brings their amazing gear range, chain retention, and reliability to the masses. Say goodbye to your front derailleur and start pedaling: this group can handle everything from XC tours to all-mountain riding.
Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc Brakeset – A four-piston caliper with a wide contact area, Shimano Acera brakes give great control over their ample power. With rapid initial pad contact and controllable power modulation, these are sleek, confidence-inspiring, and durable.
Giant AM 27.5 30mm Wheels – At 30mm wide, this tough aluminum wheelset is a great platform for today's wide trail tires. It features Tracker Performance hubs for a smooth and long-lasting ride.
Maxxis High Roller II Tires – An open and aggressive tread design gives the High Roller II excellent soil penetration and mud-clearing ability. A square profile provides a solid, consistent feel across the knobs. Modified knobs on the shoulder and center improve braking performance and traction on hard surfaces. An excellent choice for technical, loose terrain.
Giant Contact Switch Dropper Post – Trail conditions change in the blink of an eye -- transition from steep climbs to gnarly descents and never skip a beat with the Contact Switch seatpost.
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 386 | 406 | 435 | 448 | 469 |
Stack (mm) | 587 | 587 | 591 | 614 | 628 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 560 | 580 | 610 | 630 | 655 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 370 | 380 | 431 | 482 | 507 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 105 | 130 | 145 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1109 | 1129 | 1160 | 1183 | 1209 |
Standover Height (mm) | 697 | 701 | 723 | 768 | 788 |