Giant Trance X3 Updated 20/09/12

peter_booker2003

Found this for a bargain price and so selling my anthem.

As standard apart from:

Shimano SLX M666 Brake Set
Truvativ World Cup Handelbars
Peaty Lock On's.

Immense bike for thrashing round the trails. Much better than the anthem.

Heres a photo. More to come.

journey_man_pro

I got you a right deal there, should have kept it for me lol!

The Spiderman

Nice bike.How does it compare to the Anthem?

peter_booker2003

Hi. I've only been on 3 rides do far but have found there to be a massive difference. It feels a lot more solid on Cannock chase and inspires confidence with the slightly slacker head angle. So, I loved the anthem but this is in just another league.

peter_booker2003

Haven't updated the topic in a while so i thought id update as i have made a few changes.

The Trance has now got Specialized 720mm Bars on with a 60mm Stem. Also, 180 rear disc, Hope Spacers, Lizard Skin Charger Grips.

Loving the way it is riding. Next upgrade is a Reverb when i can afford it.

Spec is as follows:

SIZE Large (20'')
COLOR Blue/Silver
FRAME ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 5.0" Maestro Suspension
FORK Fox 32 F120R, 120mm travel w/ 15QR Thru Axle
SHOCK Fox Float RP2
HANDLEBARS Specialized 720's Risers
STEM Specialized 60mm Stem
SEATPOST Race Face Ride XC 350x30.9mm
SADDLE Fizik Gobi XM
PEDALS Wellgo V8's
SHIFTERS Shimano SLX Rapidfire
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XT
BRAKES Shimano SLX M666 (180 F+R0)
CASSETTE Shimano PG950 11-34
CHAIN Shimano HG-73
CRANKS Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44
BB Race Face X Type, external
RIMS WTB LaserDisc Trail
HUBS [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC Disc w/ 15mm Axle, 32H [R] WTB Laser Disc Lite, 32H
TIRES Kenda Nevegal, 26x2.1 Folding. John Tomac Super Tacky on the Front.

Here are a few pics from the top of the Monkey today:

bamba

How does the shorter stem and wider bars make it feel ? currently got the standard set up that came with mine,90mm stem (i think ) and 680mm bars.

peter_booker2003

makes it feel really good. It originally had a 110mm stem and 650mm bars and these are far superior. Much better handling.

peter_booker2003

Fancied a few upgrades and here they are:

It has now got Mavic EX729 Wheels running on Hope Pro 2's, with the rim stickers to match.
Have also brought a Fender Bender. Loving the way it looks, but yet to try it out.
Also managed to find a Sram PG980 at a bargain price so stuck that on.

Loving the way it is riding and looking.

Here are a few pics:

peter_booker2003

After having to replace my bottom bracket i decided to upgrade the cranks also. Found an SLX Double with a hope bash for £70.
Have also invested in a charge spoon as the Gobi was on its way out.

Here's a few more photos for those who are interested.

Would welcome any comments and ways to improve it!




Cheers

lawman

I imagine those wheels must weigh a ton!! 729's are a full on DH rim, seem an odd choice.

peter_booker2003

That's a fair point. Surprisingly, they don't weigh anything like my old wheels. I also have a tendency to break wheels and found these for a fair price so I just couldn't say no.

lawman

the 729's weigh 675 each :shock: so my guess going on my crest/pro2 combo is that those wheels weigh at the very least 2.2kg :shock: how heavy were your last set?!

peter_booker2003

Picture from the B- Line at Llandegla last week.

Love the way its riding. Got some 740mm bars on their way, then its pretty much how i want it.

jeannot18

Nice bike, waiting myself to maybe get my hand on a Trance X2 2011, so far I have only read good things about the Trance.
JC

peter_booker2003

Cheers for the comments.

Fantastic Bike. Its now got 785mm bars on a Saint M810 brakes so its a bit of a beast now.

But, yes. Fantastic Bike!!

peter_booker2003

Added a few more upgrades.

Got some Funn 785mm Bars
XT 203mm Front Rotor,
Saint M810 Brakes F+R. (Unbelievably powerful)

Here's a few photos.