Giant Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 150mm
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Travel Rear 140mm
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Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset SX Eagle, SRAM
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Suspension Full
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Motor Yamaha 80Nm mid-drive
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Battery Giant EnergyPak Smart 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 140mm Maestro suspension system
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 35 Gold RL DebonAir, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, Motion Control rebound and lockout control, 15x110 Boost, MaxleLite
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance, EVOL Large Volume sleeve, 3-position lever, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount, custom tuned
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed
Front Derailleur
MRP 1X CS custom
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T, 12-Speed
Crank
SRAM X-Sync Eagle 38T 104BCD chainring Praxis e-Cadet+ custom forged crankarm set (Q-factor=168, S:160, M/L:165, XL:170)
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle PowerLock, 12-speed
Pedals
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Wheels
Front Hub
Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle
Rear Hub
Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle
Rims
Giant AM 27.5+, Tubeless ready, 35mm inner width
Spokes
Sapim E-Lite [r] Race [f]
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6" Foldable, Tubeless, EXO, Dual compound [F] Maxxis HighRollerII 27.5x2.6" Foldable, Tubeless, EXO, Dual Compound [R]
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M745 Orion, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 203mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M745 Orion
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Contact SL 35
Handlebar
Giant Contact 35 Trail, 35x780mm
Seat
Saddle
Giant Contact, Neutral
Seatpost
Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30,9mm (S:100/M:125/L:150/XL:170)
Motor & Battery
Motor
Giant SyncDrive Pro, automatic support, 5-mode, 50-360% tunable support, 80Nm, powered by YAMAHA
Battery
Giant EnergyPak Smart 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion
Remote
Giant RideControl ONE, remote button
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.28 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 714 mm | 740 mm | 761 mm | 789 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 576 mm | 581 mm | 590 mm | 608 mm |
| Reach | 400 mm | 415 mm | 439 mm | 457 mm | 476 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 582 mm | 607 mm | 627 mm | 652 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 406 mm | 445 mm | 482 mm | 507 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm | 467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 mm | 1181 mm | 1207 mm | 1228 mm | 1256 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Standover Height | 725 mm | 736 mm | 737 mm | 769 mm | 789 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike is a Giant E Trance model. Giant released 42 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro 2020 has a starting price of 4121$. Giant Trance E+ 0 Pro Electric Bike 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 6689$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Giant released this model in 2020, its price was 4378$. Comparing this to the average Trail e-bike price, we see that the price is 30.1% higher.
Average weight for Trail e-bikes
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike weighs 25.6 kg (56.44 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 8.02% heavier than the average weight of Trail e-bikes.
Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike components
Fork
The RockShox 35 Gold RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Giant Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike e-bike has the Fox Float DPS Performance model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
The wheels on Trance E+ 3 Pro Electric Bike are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the e-bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This e-bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
The Giant model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.
