Purchased the advance pro 1 last month, swapped some components from my trance (XO1 AXS drivetrain, Rockshox AXS dropper with saddle and Renthal carbon cockpit). On the first day of use uphill, there was a significant brake rub in the rear, an adjustment to the caliper solved the problem. Been using the unit on aggressive trails (uphill & descents) for 2 months now. Stay safe everyone...
Jong Feliciano how’d you adjust the calliper so it wouldn’t rub?? Also how does the bike handle riding on road? (To and from trail heads).. I’m thinking about purchasing one soon
@@brad2579 Adjusted the caliper with an aid of a feeler gauge, the clearance on the right side of the rotor is wider than the left side of the rotor. The bike handles well on the road, but of course with minions, have not tried them yet on wet roads. Another thing, this climbs better that my Trance 27.5. Hope this will help in your decision.
Jong Feliciano thanks for that mate! How did you find the Fox shox? Would it be worth looking at the Reign advanced pro 2 with the rockshox? Or do you think it’s worth spending that little extra on purchasing the reign advanced pro 1?
@@brad2579 The color is one of my preference that made me decided for the pro1. But as per most of MTB riders I know, they would prefer the Rockshox, for it is easily dialed and once dialed they hardly change.
@@jongfeliciano1357 Wow, does it really climb better than your Trance? I also have a 2015 Trance and was afraid of it maybe not climbing as well. But the geometry might be so much more modern that it outweighs the negatives of a burlier bike I guess.
Running the carbon 2021 reign and thankfully they have solved the brake rub. Fully loaded (115kg/250lbs ish) on a pretty hectic climb saw no rub. Thanks Giant!
I actually purfure alloy over carbon for mtb. Problem is companies are putting all the good gear on the carbon models and the real cheap stuff on the alloy models.
@@davidwales9657 some brands are really good about letting you spec out the bike the way you want it. Wish some of the big brands would let you do that.
Love giant but they do make some odd choices. They went full 29er then went 27.5 and now are moving back to 29er. They also had a few years of the overdrive 2 headset, that they thought everyone would adopt. I have a 2012 reign 0 and love the bike. I've seen that over the years giant has made the reign better, but having a rear triangle that flexs isn't good. I do plan on one day replacing my giant reign with a new one.
Just my 2 cents. I got the alloy version of this bike (Reign 1) a couple weeks ago. Haven't noticed any rear brake rub so maybe they fixed it on the production bikes or it only affects the carbon frames. As a short rider (165cm) on a small size frame, my main complaint is that the standover and seat tube length are too big. They're basically the exact same numbers as the medium frame. With the dropper post slammed all the way down, the saddle height is, thankfully, just right so it still fits. Also the stock saddle is pretty trash and the engagement of the rear hub is not the greatest. Overall though, I'd say the bike is pretty hard to beat for the price. I can't quite make my mind up if this is an enduro bike or a burly trail bike, which may be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. And Giant finally did something about their god awful paint jobs.
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
The bike had a fox factory 36mm forks and factory X2 shock so same as the YT the only things that I didn't transfer over was the wheels as the Yt had carbon wheels I even took off the tyres as had a maxis DHF and a rockrazor on the rear and have all my GPS polar m infor on the same forest track I ride 5 times a week and the YT was 3mph through the trees on the same gearing 12 sram. The YT now has vorsprung coil front conversion and Fox factory DHX2 coil and I wouldn't ride air suspension ever again. I ride a lot and keep all my all my readings and the old reign was good but I cant see carbon wheels only making the difference so Hay Ho!
@@evo5349 even then, the reign is a 150mm all mountain bike and the capra is a 170/180mm enduro bike, it was always going to out perform it on the descents
13kg? My accoustic Remedy weighs that much - nice to see such a lightweight E-MTB but that flex issue though....(unpleasantly) surprising coming from Giant
Yeah! DW link and Maestro also share the same suspensions kinematics. Hahaha! But the rain is way slacker and could bulldoze anything with it and it wouldn't go out of line. It's not as playful as a Ripmo though...
@@sampep, nah. Same seat tube angle and it ends there. 65.9 degree head angle on the Ripmo is steeper than the Reign's 64.5 degrees... It's even slacker than the 170/180 burly Canyon Torque
The geo is progressive in a couple ways. The reach and wheelbase are fairly long, and the seat tube angle is very steep, but I wish the ht angle was 1 - 2 degrees slacker. I am currently looking to buy a new enduro bike and I'm curious to hear how this bike compares to the new specialized enduro.
Kudos to Flow for the diplomatic and gracious way of calling Giant out on that marketing disaster. I wouldn't have been as kind. I lost all respect for Giant when they "gave up" on 29ers then are now back on it 🙄
Really, did you ride any of the early 29ers. They sucked. I get what Giant did and applaud them for re-evaluating them once 29er Geo has gotten sorted out. I have the Trance 29 and the Reign is my next bike. Bravo Giant.
This is my dream bike but my family doesnt have the money or neider do I to buy this bike and I would love to be able ride and have fun like all my friends but hey you cant get everything right
Bravo for having the courage to mention the noodly swingarm / rubbing issue!
Too many reviewers are “purchased” nowadays...
Yeh that why video's and you tubers aren't trusted these days.
WOW. Best looking bike I have seen!
I think the paint looks insane.
For me IT looks like shit
Can't wait to get back to work and order myself one
Purchased the advance pro 1 last month, swapped some components from my trance (XO1 AXS drivetrain, Rockshox AXS dropper with saddle and Renthal carbon cockpit). On the first day of use uphill, there was a significant brake rub in the rear, an adjustment to the caliper solved the problem. Been using the unit on aggressive trails (uphill & descents) for 2 months now. Stay safe everyone...
Jong Feliciano how’d you adjust the calliper so it wouldn’t rub?? Also how does the bike handle riding on road? (To and from trail heads).. I’m thinking about purchasing one soon
@@brad2579
Adjusted the caliper with an aid of a feeler gauge, the clearance on the right side of the rotor is wider than the left side of the rotor. The bike handles well on the road, but of course with minions, have not tried them yet on wet roads. Another thing, this climbs better that my Trance 27.5. Hope this will help in your decision.
Jong Feliciano thanks for that mate! How did you find the Fox shox? Would it be worth looking at the Reign advanced pro 2 with the rockshox? Or do you think it’s worth spending that little extra on purchasing the reign advanced pro 1?
@@brad2579
The color is one of my preference that made me decided for the pro1. But as per most of MTB riders I know, they would prefer the Rockshox, for it is easily dialed and once dialed they hardly change.
@@jongfeliciano1357 Wow, does it really climb better than your Trance? I also have a 2015 Trance and was afraid of it maybe not climbing as well. But the geometry might be so much more modern that it outweighs the negatives of a burlier bike I guess.
I have noticed on 29ers in general if you have larger discs they are more prone to brake rub under power. I've learnt to live with mine.
Running the carbon 2021 reign and thankfully they have solved the brake rub. Fully loaded (115kg/250lbs ish) on a pretty hectic climb saw no rub. Thanks Giant!
Bet you the alloy model doesn't have the flex issue, that's the one I'd be getting
I actually purfure alloy over carbon for mtb. Problem is companies are putting all the good gear on the carbon models and the real cheap stuff on the alloy models.
@@buckroger6456 agreed, it's frustrating. Commencal are an exception though
@@davidwales9657 some brands are really good about letting you spec out the bike the way you want it. Wish some of the big brands would let you do that.
@V S crazy! Giant still hasn't been able to fix that.
To be fair a carbon rear end should be stiffer than a Alloy rear end
all the new 2020 giants are hard to get right now they are great for the price you pay
Love giant but they do make some odd choices. They went full 29er then went 27.5 and now are moving back to 29er. They also had a few years of the overdrive 2 headset, that they thought everyone would adopt.
I have a 2012 reign 0 and love the bike. I've seen that over the years giant has made the reign better, but having a rear triangle that flexs isn't good.
I do plan on one day replacing my giant reign with a new one.
Great review. What are your thoughts on the Reign 2 for and all day Bikepacking trips?
Hello ! Say the musical composition from the beginning ?
Which size?
Just my 2 cents. I got the alloy version of this bike (Reign 1) a couple weeks ago. Haven't noticed any rear brake rub so maybe they fixed it on the production bikes or it only affects the carbon frames. As a short rider (165cm) on a small size frame, my main complaint is that the standover and seat tube length are too big. They're basically the exact same numbers as the medium frame. With the dropper post slammed all the way down, the saddle height is, thankfully, just right so it still fits. Also the stock saddle is pretty trash and the engagement of the rear hub is not the greatest. Overall though, I'd say the bike is pretty hard to beat for the price. I can't quite make my mind up if this is an enduro bike or a burly trail bike, which may be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. And Giant finally did something about their god awful paint jobs.
Vague review. How much is it?
$10300 au
@@isaacthornley29 pffft that can fuck off then. I'll keep my alloy 2 with lifetime warranty on frame.
@@RideBikes_Walkplaces its €2800 in Slo
How would this bike do if you took it to a bike park?
Very nice. Now cut the price so more than three people can buy in. By the way. Why didn't you mention the price in your review?
"Fuuuck factory" yeahh...you tell them mate... 😄
What's the adjustable rear axel position on drive side? depends on gage or travel?
Didnt get you to the top of any climb in that vid. Looked like a bunch of chopper and hike-a-bike moments lol
180cm SL83 is frame size Large ok?? Or Medium??
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
Wwwoooowww sow massive that bike😍😍😍
Yep.
my big question actually was: does it still feature a press-fit BB? Hopefully not...
Yes, still press-fit...
Doesn’t matter
Why oh why fressfit?
@@cdabcdefg12345 lol you got a pf bb hahahahaahah
THE ONLY company with balls back in the day about wheel size was SPECIALIZED and NINE putting all their dough on 29ers :)
@flow so what difference does that flip chip looking thingy make?
Seems like 29ers are making a comeback.....................
I had the reign and its good but went to Yt capra pro and its 10 times better and I use all 180mm travel and its a fast tool in through the trees.
You already had a 2020 29er reign?
No forgot to say 2016
Well you're comparing fairly different bikes there
The bike had a fox factory 36mm forks and factory X2 shock so same as the YT the only things that I didn't transfer over was the wheels as the Yt had carbon wheels I even took off the tyres as had a maxis DHF and a rockrazor on the rear and have all my GPS polar m infor on the same forest track I ride 5 times a week and the YT was 3mph through the trees on the same gearing 12 sram. The YT now has vorsprung coil front conversion and Fox factory DHX2 coil and I wouldn't ride air suspension ever again. I ride a lot and keep all my all my readings and the old reign was good but I cant see carbon wheels only making the difference so Hay Ho!
@@evo5349 even then, the reign is a 150mm all mountain bike and the capra is a 170/180mm enduro bike, it was always going to out perform it on the descents
Cause 29ers rule!😁
That's the rub lol looks like quite a short reach?
13kg? My accoustic Remedy weighs that much - nice to see such a lightweight E-MTB but that flex issue though....(unpleasantly) surprising coming from Giant
Its not an E-bike.
No wonder you think its light for an E mtb because its not haha
Lol seems like it's trying to compete with the ibis ripmo it has 160/145 travel
xxurodxx haha yeah same angle specs :)
Yeah! DW link and Maestro also share the same suspensions kinematics. Hahaha! But the rain is way slacker and could bulldoze anything with it and it wouldn't go out of line. It's not as playful as a Ripmo though...
@@sampep, nah. Same seat tube angle and it ends there. 65.9 degree head angle on the Ripmo is steeper than the Reign's 64.5 degrees... It's even slacker than the 170/180 burly Canyon Torque
nice! thx 🤙
For 10k I’ll pass
Old school geo. Time for a complete change Giant
The geo is progressive in a couple ways. The reach and wheelbase are fairly long, and the seat tube angle is very steep, but I wish the ht angle was 1 - 2 degrees slacker.
I am currently looking to buy a new enduro bike and I'm curious to hear how this bike compares to the new specialized enduro.
Kudos to Flow for the diplomatic and gracious way of calling Giant out on that marketing disaster. I wouldn't have been as kind. I lost all respect for Giant when they "gave up" on 29ers then are now back on it 🙄
But then again a company who had the kahunas to publicly admit they cocked up and went with 29'er's earned some respect from me.
Really, did you ride any of the early 29ers. They sucked. I get what Giant did and applaud them for re-evaluating them once 29er Geo has gotten sorted out. I have the Trance 29 and the Reign is my next bike. Bravo Giant.
I was really interested in this bike till I heard about flex and brake rub...go back to Ali Giant.
It's big but its Expensive
0:59 f*ck factory suspension
Can’t get their product right before launch. Brake rub on climbs? That’s a huge f’ing NO from me......😐
dimsoneill agreed!
Ditto.... 👎
Maybe the brake pads were set at a wrong distance from the disc ? Like too close...
Stop talking nonsense about angry beavers,tell us about the revised Maestro Suspension??
This is my dream bike but my family doesnt have the money or neider do I to buy this bike and I would love to be able ride and have fun like all my friends but hey you cant get everything right
Why don't you get one of the cheaper models like the advanced pro 1 or 2?
Like I said I would die for a bike even a cheaper one but I dont have the money to buy a bike right now
@@mellord83 thanks I will have a look
Fuck sram. Shimano Xt 1 x 12 is the only drivetrain I want to see in 2020
You lost me at 29er n carbon
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I'm not a fan of angry beavers.