Early Reports On The New 08 Trance X 0

You want to read what people in the know are saying online about the new 2008 Giant Trance X? Several web-editors got to test the bike a couple of weeks ago at Northstar Resort at Lake Tahoe, CA.

You can go to bikeradar.com at: www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/small-steps-mean-big-leaps-for-giants-generation-x-11551

But let us save you a little trouble: "Totally vice free, with no surprises, but a lot of security and confidence that translates really well to every trail situation and speed level we hit. Pretty much a perfect match for the equally adept and balanced Maestro suspension in its new 5-inch 'hit stuff hard at first sight' incarnation."

Or you can go to cyclingnews.com at: http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2007/features/giant_mtb_launch07

But, again, let us save you the tedious mouse-click: "Overall, the Trance X0 took everything in stride, with the ample travel generally leaving room to spare. The minimalist frame nevertheless delivered a solid and responsive ride quality and handling was spot-on. Naturally, two days of riding doesn't prove much in the way of long-term durability, but the frame's solid feel and some decidedly abusive riding by Team Giant riders Jared Rando and Amiel Cavalier at least bodes well."

Or you can go to bikemag.com at: http://bikemag.com/features/onlineexclusive/Giant-2008-release/

But here’s the meat: "How does the new Trance X ride? After two days spent exploring the likes of Northstar and portions of the Tahoe Rim trail I can predict that Giant will have a hit with the new Trance X. More riding time is needed for sure, but at sub-27 pounds for the Trance X0 model (and the capability to dive into the 25-26 pound range with a lighter parts selection), this bike has more travel per pound than almost anything on the market. And at $3500 retail, it’s half the price of several chi-chi carbon super-bikes from other big-name manufacturers."

Go to the Trance X.

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