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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Full suspension bikes > Giant Trance X3
Trance X is cutting-edge superiority with features like a hyper-engineered main triangle, absolutely dialed geometry and 5 inches of Maestro Suspension that’s active under pedaling and braking alike. But all you need to know is this: Trail riding just got that much better. Fox 32 F120R Fork, Fox Float R Rear Shock, Race Face Ride Xc bars, stem, seat post,
2009 Giant Trance X3 with blue Crank Brothers Cobalt wheels by Biohazard74
Giant Trance X3 $1200 by mattmtb01
reviewed by guest on June 3, 2010
model: giant trance x3 2010
Giant Trance X3 Reviews
Description: (from giant-bicycles.com)
Trance X is cutting-edge superiority with features like a hyper-engineered main triangle, absolutely dialed geometry and 5 inches of Maestro Suspension that’s active under pedaling and braking alike. But all you need to know is this: Trail riding just got that much better. Fox 32 F120R Fork, Fox Float R Rear Shock, Race Face Ride Xc bars, stem, seat post,
crank set, WTB laserDisc wheels, Shimano SLX derailleur, rapid fire shifters
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2009 Giant Trance X3 with blue Crank Brothers Cobalt wheels by Biohazard74Giant Trance X3 $1200 by mattmtb01Other Recommendations
Reviews
on November 8, 2011
Pros
I liked everything about this bike until about 2 weeks after purchasing it when it's particular problems first started to show.
Cons
Both wheels ( I can only guess it is the rims) continually destroy tubes - the tubes ALWAYS tear open in exactly the same spot(where the valve joins the tube) and can't be repaired. I've tried replacing the rim-tapes, altering pressures, buying different brand tubes from different shops, not screwing down the circular valve nut, etc). Eventually I took it back to the bike shop but they just said they'd never heard of this problem and suggested maybe my pump was faulty (!!). I've had maybe 2 dozen tubes blow out - sometimes they last 2-3 days, sometimes a week or 3. I've ridden for 10 years (I'm a daily commuter) and have never had a problem like this. In desperation I'm probably going to have to replace both rims and hope that that works unless someone can suggest something I haven't tried yet. This bike has cost me approx $200 in tubes over the 12 months I've owned it and if I replace the rims it will cost me a lot more. I'd like to sell it but don't want to pass the problem on to someone else.
Review
I don't wish to condemn this model as all I've ever read about it is positive. But the one I bought is a lemon - maybe made on a Monday morning or Friday afternoon. I have always bought Trek in th past and in coparison they have always been bomb proof - my next bike will be a Trek and I'm afraid I'll never go near a Giant ever again.
reviewed by guest on June 3, 2010
model: giant trance x3 2010
Pros
Awesome bike! Climbs like a goat. I'm 155 lbs and I have Medium frame, it is super light. This bike is fast
Cons
none
Review
I have told all my friends about it and yes I would recommend it. I can only imagine how the Trance xo performs.
on November 9, 2009
Pros
Rides Great! 5" of travel, nice geometry, great components for the price..
Cons
none so far
Review
bought as a 09" close-out. great bike in this price range. had a Specialized FSRxc Pro and this bike is hands down better in ride and overall feel. Suspension is killer.
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