Giant

Find out why Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder picked a Giant Reign Advanced Pro as his test bike for the 2024 season, what he liked and disliked about the Reign throughout the year, and what components he chose as his favorite. Build Highlights Size: Large // 29-inch wheels Fork: 170mm Öhlins RXF 38 m.2 Shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate (205x62.5) Drivetrain: Shimano XTR drivetrain (170mm cranks, 10-51T cassette, 32T chainring) Brakes: Magura MT7 HC3 with 203mm rotors F/R Wheels: 29-inch HUNT Enduro Wide Alloy Tires: Maxxis High Roller (DH casing, MaxxGrip) Handlebar: Burgtec Bryceland Ride High...

Parents of current and future mini mountain bikers are in a great place right now. The number of high-quality, youth-sized full-suspension mountain bikes is growing faster than the feet of the kids who pedal them. Earlier this year, Giant threw their hat into the ring with two Faith models equipped with either dual 24-inch wheels (tested) or a 27.5/26-inch mixed wheel configuration. Not only are the frame and wheel sizes fit for pint-sized punting, but suspension kinematics have been developed with lightweight riders in mind. They feature a new short-travel, adjustable dropper post and even...

Giant's Trance X Advanced E+ Elite is more than just a mouthful. It was one of the first e-bikes to offer riders a full-power motor in a lightweight package, delivering 85 Nm of torque at a 400% support ratio while weighing in at just 46.12 pounds. Highlights Giant's Advanced-grade composite frame Mixed wheels 140mm of rear wheel travel // 150mm fork travel Maestro suspension design 400 Wh Giant EnergyPak Smart battery (200 Wh Energy Pak+ range extender available) 85 Nm Giant SyncDrive Pro2 motor Integrated top tube display RideControl Ergo 3 grip integrated remote Five customizable assist...