Giant Trance X3 2011
Cubic
Posts: 594
Hi, I'm new to mountain biking, but have been a roadie for a few years. I picked up this beauty last week with a big discount from Paul's Cycles, having had a test ride on one before.
I took her to Castell Coch, by Cardiff, at the weekend with my brother and she seems to ride beautifully in my untrained opinion!
I know I have a lot of skills to learn and I need to build my confidence for the steeper trails. My local routes are going to be around the Surrey Hills and Swinley Forest, so if anyone can recommend some good routes to learn the essentials, I would be very grateful!
Frame: Giant Trance X3, medium, 2011
Forks: Fox F125 RL-11
Shock: Fox Float R
Bars: Giant Connect TR riser
Stem: Giant Connect
Front Brake Lever: Avid Elixir 3
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir 3
Rear Brake Lever: Avid Elixir 3
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir 3
Shifters: Shimano SLX 30 speed
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX Shadow
Seat: Fizik Gobi XM Manganese Rails
Seat Post: Giant Connect
Cranks: Shimano M552
Chainring(s): 24/32/42
Chain: Shimano HG74
Cassette: Shimano HG81 11-36
Pedals: Shimano M540
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Integrated Press Fit
Wheels:
Rims: Giant S-XC2 DW aluminium
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Hubs: Shimano M475 rear, Giant Tracker front
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1" Stick E/DTC
Weight: ?
I took her to Castell Coch, by Cardiff, at the weekend with my brother and she seems to ride beautifully in my untrained opinion!
I know I have a lot of skills to learn and I need to build my confidence for the steeper trails. My local routes are going to be around the Surrey Hills and Swinley Forest, so if anyone can recommend some good routes to learn the essentials, I would be very grateful!
Frame: Giant Trance X3, medium, 2011
Forks: Fox F125 RL-11
Shock: Fox Float R
Bars: Giant Connect TR riser
Stem: Giant Connect
Front Brake Lever: Avid Elixir 3
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir 3
Rear Brake Lever: Avid Elixir 3
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir 3
Shifters: Shimano SLX 30 speed
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX Shadow
Seat: Fizik Gobi XM Manganese Rails
Seat Post: Giant Connect
Cranks: Shimano M552
Chainring(s): 24/32/42
Chain: Shimano HG74
Cassette: Shimano HG81 11-36
Pedals: Shimano M540
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Integrated Press Fit
Wheels:
Rims: Giant S-XC2 DW aluminium
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Hubs: Shimano M475 rear, Giant Tracker front
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1" Stick E/DTC
Weight: ?
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Comments
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Don't worry about the weight,
Lovely bike the Trance I had one before my Reign.0 -
Thanks. I did a fair bit of research and asking around before settling on the Trance. As I'm new to mountain biking I don't yet know what type of riding I'll enjoy most. So I wanted a bike that would be quite versatile and let me try trail centre riding, singletrack etc., but also let me do some longer distance cross country stuff too.
Hopefully I've made the right choice!0 -
Nice, really like last years coloursNicolai CC0
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It's not bike of the year for nothing, mate still has one and it will do everthing you chuck at it.0
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Nice, the Trance is still the best pedalling full susser I have ever ridden.0
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Nice bike fella, mind me asking how much you paid?Dawes Tamark DX (RIP)
Cube Acid 2010 (RIP)
Saracen Zen 3 (RIP)
Giant Anthem X5
CdF
The whole white bike thing was just coincedence........0 -
Thanks for the nice comments!
I paid £1609 for the bike, reduced down from £2150. This was from Pauls Cycles.
I did see the bike for sale for £1400 at one point, but not in my size unfortunately. Still, I'm happy with the price I paid.0 -
I should add that the service from Paul's was excellent. The bike was delivered the day after I bought it.0
