Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 125mm -
Fork Giant STL 34
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Groupset CUES, Shimano -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
171cm - 181cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum, 125mm FlexPoint suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle
Suspension Fork
Giant STL 34 RCL, 140mm, Boost 15x110 QR, custom tuned for Giant
Rear Shock
Suntour Raidon R, 190x45
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano CUES RD-U6000
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano CUES SL-6000-10R, 1x10
Cassette
Shimano CUES CS-LG300, 11x48
Crank
Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1, 30t S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm, XL:170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, threaded
Chain
Shimano CUESLG500
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
[F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball
Rear Hub
[F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball
Rims
Giant AM 29 alloy, tubeless ready
Spokes
Sapim
Tires
[F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-MT201
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Contact SL 35 S:40mm, M:40mm, L:50mm, XL:50mm
Handlebar
Giant Contact SL TR35, 780x35mm
Grips
Giant Sole-O
Seat
Saddle
Giant Romero
Seatpost
Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S: 140mm - 110mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 170mm - 140mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 200mm - 170mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 200mm - 170mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.345 mm | 1.272 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm |
| Front Center | 761 mm | 790 mm | 823 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 124.4 mm | 124.4 mm | 124.4 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 632 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 445 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 595 mm | 622 mm | 654 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 425 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1198 mm | 1227 mm | 1260 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover Height | 734 mm | 753 mm | 758 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 171 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 181 cm | 189 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Stance 29 2 is a Giant Stance model. Giant released 25 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2024 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Giant Stance 29 2 2024 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1662$. On the other hand, Giant Stance 29 1 2024, is the most expensive and costs 2096$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1662$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Stance 29 2 price is 66.19% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Stance 29 2 components
Fork
The Stance 29 2 comes factory-installed with the Giant STL 34 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Giant Stance 29 2 bike has the Suntour Raidon R model installed, and has a travel of 125mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The Stance 29 2 2024 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Giant Stance 29 2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Giant Stance 29 2 bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 171 cm – 198 cm (5.61 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Giant model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!