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Shop all Giant Shop sale GiantFor all-day epics that feature tough climbs and flowing descents, the Giant Trance 3 Complete Mountain Bike is a well-rounded trail bike that thrives through it all. A relatively slack, 67° head angle offers control and stability at speeds, while an impressively adaptive 140 mm Maestro® suspension link gives you the ability to hit long and arduous ascents with powerful efficiency. Optimized for the superior trail performance of 27.5" wheels, with enough clearance to run 2.6" wide tires, the Trance is a truly versatile machine. For rider's looking to get their first true mountain bike, the value packed into the Giant Trance 3 Complete Mountain Bike is virtually unrivaled.
ALUXX SL Aluminum Frame – An extremely lightweight frameset featuring high-performance strength-to-weight ratios.
140 mm Maestro® Suspension – 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.
RockShox Deluxe RT – How do you improve on the success of a rear shock that has received critical acclaim for its stellar performance and supple feel? It’s simple. You rewrite the rules, throw existing design constraints out the window and focus solely on the best possible performance solution. RockShox took the proven damping performance of our popular Monarch series and introduced it to their new metric-sized chassis. The result is truly Deluxe, ready to redefine your ride.
Shock Adjustments – External Rebound, 2 Position Compression (Open/Pedal)
OverDrive 2 Steerer-Tube Technology – Giant's most advanced fork steerer-tube technology. Oversized headset bearings (1.25" top and 1.5" bottom bearings) and a tapered steerer tube combine for unprecedented steering performance with no additional weight.
Internal Cable Routing – For front derailleur, rear derailleur and rear brake.
RockShox Sektor Silver Solo Air 150 – While there may not be any podiums out on the trail, there’s no denying the ultra light weight, stiffness and damping technologies of our World Cup level forks will give you the competitive edge against the locals at your trail. But that edge comes at a premium price, which is why savvy trail riders run the Sektor. It rewards you with the same damper performance and chassis structure as our exotic race products, only without the exotic materials – and price. So while you’ll pay a slight weight penalty, you’ll still be able to pay for a few pints after your ride.
Adjustments – TurnKey Lockout, External Rebound
Boost 15 x 110 mm Thru-Axle
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Tires – Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before. Nobby Nic is a mountain biker‘s best friend.
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) | 559 | 579 | 610 | 630 | 655 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 99 | 99 | 104 | 130 | 145 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1110 | 1128 | 1161 | 1184 | 1209 |