2022 Giant Trance X 1 27.5 Review and first ride

RWOGmtb (riding with old guy mtb)
Review of 2022 Giant Trance X 1 27.5. 160/145 trail bike, New Bike Day first ride
The Giant Trance Models are a great fit for the riding we do. They are trail bikes that pedal well enough to be comfortable riding the flat FL trail systems with narrow switchbacks and short punchy climbs. Additionally, they have enough travel to be fun for the bike park trips we take each season to Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park, Bryce Bike Park and others.
Bike specs:
Colors Black / Smoke Metal / Chrome
FrameALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles,
145mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle
Fork Fox 36 Performance Elite,
GRIP 2 damper, 37mm offset, 160mm,
15x110 Kabolt X, custom tuned for Giant
Shock Fox Float X Performance Elite,
lockout, 185/55, custom tuned for Giant
Handlebar Giant Contact TR35, 800x35mm, 20mm rise
Grips Giant Tactal Pro Single S:120mm, M:120mm, L:130mm, XL:130mm
Stem Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm
Seatpost TranzX travel-adjustable dropper, remote
S: 120-150mm travel / 30.9 x 459mm
M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 499mm
L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 525mm
XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 525mm
Saddle Giant Romero
Pedals OneUp Components
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 1x12
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes SRAM Code R, hydraulic,
SRAM CenterLine rotors [F]200mm, [R]180mm
Brake Levers SRAM Code
Cassette SRAM XG-1275, 10x52
Chain SRAM GX Eagle
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle, 32t
S:165mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims Giant TR-1 27.5 WheelSystem
Hubs Giant TR-1 27.5 WheelSystem
Spokes Giant TR-1 27.5 WheelSystem
Tires [F] Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
[R] Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR, tubeless
Extras tubeless prepared,
2.6" max tire size,
34t max chainring size,
MRP AMG CS chain guide
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[@armandocardenas6094]

I own the X3 in 27.5 aluminum, silver and black , I added purple PNW pedals, bottle cage and grips , I also swapped the Presta valves for Schraeder ..... I'm in love .

[@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy]

Thanks for watching, enjoy your Trance X it is a great bike.

[@armandocardenas6094]

@@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy I sure will, thanks.

[@TheBikeRoom]

She's a beauty. Love the X for more descending prowess, Fox 36s, now we're talking. That colourway is so rad.

[@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy]

Thanks for watching, these two are for my sons replacing their prior generation Trances. They really like the 27.5 so stayed with the wheel size but got the new TranceX 27.5 for them. These are beautiful.