My New Giant Trance 27.5 2

Picked up my new trance today. This is my first full sus and rides really well!
Here she is! (Phone pics - Deal with it!)



Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Maestro Suspension
Fork: Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution , 15QR Axle, 140mm Travel
Shock: Fox CTD Evolution
Handlebar: Giant Connect SL, Low Riser 725mm
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Connect
Saddle: Giant Contact Upright
Shifters: Shimano Deore 20 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow +
Brakes: Shimano M446, hydraulic disc, 180mm/160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano M505
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36
Chain: KMC X10
Crankset: Shimano SLX 24/38
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press Fit
Rims: Giant S-XC2
Hubs : Giant S-XC [F] 15mm [R] 135mm QR
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25" Performance Folding
From my short test ride I think I might upgrade the brakes because even though these are good I would like more power and I was thinking Deore M615. I also fancy a Reverb Stealth. Both of these upgrades won't be bought for a while because this demon cleaned me out!
Here she is! (Phone pics - Deal with it!)



Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Maestro Suspension
Fork: Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution , 15QR Axle, 140mm Travel
Shock: Fox CTD Evolution
Handlebar: Giant Connect SL, Low Riser 725mm
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Connect
Saddle: Giant Contact Upright
Shifters: Shimano Deore 20 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow +
Brakes: Shimano M446, hydraulic disc, 180mm/160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano M505
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36
Chain: KMC X10
Crankset: Shimano SLX 24/38
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press Fit
Rims: Giant S-XC2
Hubs : Giant S-XC [F] 15mm [R] 135mm QR
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25" Performance Folding
From my short test ride I think I might upgrade the brakes because even though these are good I would like more power and I was thinking Deore M615. I also fancy a Reverb Stealth. Both of these upgrades won't be bought for a while because this demon cleaned me out!
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I purchased Trance 1 27.5 recently.
IMHO Upgrade brakes at least to SLX M675.
Nice, I am very pleased with my trance!
Is there really much difference between SLX M675 and Deore M615?
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The Tank.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12943207
The bird.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13029454
Cheers mate!
Anyway, here are some (slightly) dirty pics!
And clean again
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Radon ZR 27.5 Race
Btwin Alur700
Merida CX500
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I think I need a paper round!
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On my Trance I use Elite Ciussi Side bottle cage.
Giant engineers failed with bottle cage position on Trance frames.
You won't go wrong with the deore brakes, good deals to be had if you shop around!!
Enjoy it!!
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Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
Thanks!
Right so here is my situation, i don't know if i want to upgrade the brakes or tyres first. The tyres aren't confidence inspiring and i want to change them, what to? I do not know. I was going to go for maxxis high roller 2's but as far as I am aware there are not any tubeless compatible versions which would be useful for future upgrades. i have also decided i will save up for slx m615 brakes.
So should i upgrade the brakes or tyres first?
And does anyone know any good alternatives to the high roller 2 that are tubeless compatible?
Thanks
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Personally I'd get the Schwalbe Hans Dampfs
Trailstar front, Pacestar rear
Very grippy in the wet or dry
£60 from Germany compared to about £90 here
The problem with your tyres is that they're the 'Performance' compound, which I will agree are decent but not very confidence inspiring
The Evo or Evolution versions are much much better and the compound is a lot more grippy
They're going for about £95 at the moment, Deore are also very good and basically the same as SLX
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Radon ZR 27.5 Race
Btwin Alur700
Merida CX500
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It wasn't that tough of a climb, but I had to push the bike for a bit because it was just too steep for about 20 metres. I then had problems with traction on the wet, peaty mud but it just made getting to the top more of an achievement.
I can see my house from here...
Pit-Stop:
I got a bad puncture just after i set of from the cairn, I could feel the air blow out through the tyre on my leg. I changed the tube and then did a makeshift repair on the sidewall by wrapping electrical tape round it heaps of times hah. Thankfully it was only the top section that was rocky otherwise i don't think i'd have been so lucky with it holding up the 7 miles I had to go.
On the bright side it means I now have an excuse to get a new tyre!
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I have gone tubeless after getting two punctures on two consecutive stages at the Scottish Enduro Series at Laggan.
I also recently blinged it with some nice gold bits including pedals, seat clamp, grip clamp and bar end, rotor bolts and dust caps.
Here are some (phone) pictures:
I got the flat pedals as it is coming up to winter and its easier to put a foot out to save myself if the tyres decide to let go and wash out. However I don't have a pair of proper flat shoes. I have thought about 5.10 freerider vxi elements, teva links or Shimano am41's. Does anyone have any opinions on these shoes or know of a decent pair of shoes that are suitable for the conditions that come with winter (i.e water resistant and/or quick drying)? looking for a shoe under £80 ideally.
Links:
Shimano AM41 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... lsrc=aw.ds
5.10 Freerider vxi elements - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/five ... prod121641
Teva links - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/teva-the-links/ ... 1&curr=GBP
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Next up for me a set of SLX brakes and going 1x10.
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I forgot to say i upgraded my brakes to deore m615's they have a much better feel than my previous brakes and i like the smaller lever.
A dropper post is next on the cards for me i think, especially if i plan on racing enduro next season but the £250 price tag will require a good amount of time of saving and the idea of new forks is out of the window!
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Here is a pic of how it looked:
And one of how it looks now:
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I think the BB is now needing replaced as it is feeling rough but im going to wait until winter is definitely over before I do anything about it.
I also had my first ride testing out the single ring and dropper post and i am pleased with both. I did struggle on a climb with the 32 tooth chainring but I'm putting that down to not getting out much over the holidays.
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