Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Giant Trance 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900002223

Overview

Model year	2018
Brand	Giant
Model	Trance 2
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900002223
Original MSRP	$2,890.00
Colors	Matte Grey/Neon Yellow/Green; Satin Neon Red/Black
Sizes	XS; S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension
Frame material	Carbon Fiber
Fork	Fox 34 Rhythm, GRIP Damper, Boost, OverDrive, 150mm travel
Rear shock	Fox Float Performance, Trunnion mount

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano SLX
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano SLX
Crankset	Shimano SLX, 30T
Bottom bracket	Shimano, Press fit
Cassette	Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed
Chain	KMC X11-1
Pedals	N/A

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail
Stem	Giant Connect
Saddle	Giant Contact, Neutral
Seatpost	Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost
Rims	Giant XC-1 Disc, Tubeless
Spokes	Sapim Race, 14/15g
Front tire	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI
Rear tire	Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.4, EXO, Tubeless, 60 TPI

Geometry · XS

Seat tube	370 mm
Top tube	560 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	67°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1109 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	15 mm
Reach	386 mm
Stack	587 mm
Standover height	697 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	104 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · S

Seat tube	380 mm
Top tube	580 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	67°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1129 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	15 mm
Reach	406 mm
Stack	587 mm
Standover height	701 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	104 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	50 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · M

Seat tube	431 mm
Top tube	610 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	67°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1160 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	15 mm
Reach	435 mm
Stack	591 mm
Standover height	723 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	104 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	50 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · L

Seat tube	482 mm
Top tube	630 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	67°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1183 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	15 mm
Reach	448 mm
Stack	614 mm
Standover height	768 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	104 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	50 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	507 mm
Top tube	655 mm
Head tube	145 mm
Head-tube angle	67°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1209 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	15 mm
Reach	469 mm
Stack	628 mm
Standover height	788 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	104 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.