{"id":47469,"date":"2023-03-21T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=720855"},"modified":"2023-03-21T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:34:12","slug":"12999-trance-advanced-e-elite-0-is-giants-lightest-ever-emtb","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/12999-trance-advanced-e-elite-0-is-giants-lightest-ever-emtb\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a312,999 Trance Advanced E+ Elite 0 is Giant\u2019s lightest ever eMTB"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ launches alongside unisex bike <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Trance Advanced E+ Elite 0 is Giant\u2019s lightest electric mountain bike yet, weighing a claimed 18.8kg for a size-medium bike.<\/p>\n

The bike uses Giant\u2019s new SyncDrive Pro 2 electric bike motor system<\/a>, which was developed in conjunction with Yamaha.<\/p>\n

The electric mountain bike<\/a> also uses the new EnergyPak Smart 400 battery. This is built around higher-density batteries and was developed in conjunction with Panasonic.<\/p>\n

The new Trance also features (slightly) updated geometry, an adjustable one-piece cockpit and new motor controls.<\/p>\n

The Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite is launching alongside the unisex Trance Advanced E+ Elite. This is the brand\u2019s first carbon electric trail bike<\/a><\/p>\n

In keeping with Liv\u2019s design ethos, the bike feature\u2019s women\u2019s-specific geometry<\/a>. Liv is the last major manufacturer that still manufactures separate unisex and women\u2019s frames.<\/p>\n

The Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite range starts at \u00a35,499 for a Deore-equipped bike.<\/p>\n

The top-spec Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 0 comes with Fox Live Valve, a full SRAM Eagle X01 AXS drivetrain<\/a>, Zipp 3Zero Moto wheels<\/a>, Quarq Tyrewiz pressure sensors and full-carbon everything. It will set you back \u00a312,999.<\/p>\n

No international pricing was available at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

A lighter and more powerful motor, plus new battery tech<\/h2>\n
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The bikes are based around a new motor.<\/span><\/figcaption> Giant<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Giant Trance X Advance E+ is powered by a new battery pack developed in conjunction with Panasonic. This is based on 22700 cells.<\/p>\n

According to Giant, 22700 cells are lighter and more energy dense than cells typically used in electric bike battery packs.<\/p>\n

The batteries also \u201cstay cooler, which means less stress on the system and a longer total lifecycle\u201d, says Giant.<\/p>\n

The bike ships with a new smart charger. Giant says this stays in constant communication with the battery pack, extending battery life.<\/p>\n

The charger can be used to charge the battery up to 60 per cent \u2013 the ideal charge level for long-term storage, according to Giant.<\/p>\n

The bike is built around Giant\u2019s new SyncDrive Pro 2 motor. As with the brand\u2019s previous motors, this has been developed in collaboration with Yamaha.<\/p>\n

This is Giant\u2019s most powerful motor to date, delivering up to 85Nm of torque and up to 400 per cent support.<\/p>\n

It is claimed to be lighter at 2.7kg (Giant has not supplied savings figures) and quieter than the previous-generation motor.<\/p>\n

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The motor control is integrated into the top tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Giant<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike\u2019s Smart Assist mode can control the motor automatically via six sensors.<\/p>\n

As with most motors, the system\u2019s behaviours can be customised in a companion app.<\/p>\n

Adjustments available in the app include Launch Control (this adjusts how quickly torque from the motor kicks in), assistance support level and more.<\/p>\n

Giant notes these adjustments can be made to any existing or future bike fitted with the SyncDrive Pro 2 motor.<\/p>\n

The system\u2019s controls are integrated into the top tube of the bike, with a supplementary control integrated into the grips.<\/p>\n

Suspension and geometry<\/h2>\n
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The bike\u2019s geometry has been updated, but only a little.<\/span><\/figcaption> Giant<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

All bikes in the Trance Advanced E+ Elite 0 range are built around a mullet wheel setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The bike is designed to run a 150mm-travel fork and has 140mm of rear-wheel travel. This is controlled by Giant\u2019s long-standing Maestro suspension system.<\/p>\n

The geometry of the bike has also been updated, but only slightly.<\/p>\n

The previous-generation bike used 29er wheels<\/a> front and rear. The adoption of a 27.5in rear wheel on the new bike means chainstay length has shrunk significantly to 447mm on all sizes of the new bike (down from 473mm).<\/p>\n

Reach, stack, head angle and seat angle all remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

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The geometry of the women\u2019s-specific bike is broadly similar to the unisex bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Liv<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A flip chip enables riders to switch between high and low positions.<\/p>\n

The stack and reach of the women\u2019s-specific models is different, but all other figures remain the same.<\/p>\n

2023 Giant Trance Advanced E+ Elite geometry table<\/h3>\n
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\ufeff<\/th>Small (low)<\/th>Small (high)<\/th>Medium (low)<\/th>Medium (high)<\/th>Large (low)<\/th>Large (high)<\/th>Extra-large (low)<\/th>Extra-large (high)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube length\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>400\u00a0<\/td>400\u00a0<\/td>425\u00a0<\/td>425\u00a0<\/td>450\u00a0<\/td>450\u00a0<\/td>475\u00a0<\/td>475\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle (degrees)<\/b><\/td>77.2\u00a0<\/td>78.0\u00a0<\/td>76.0\u00a0<\/td>76.7\u00a0<\/td>76.0\u00a0<\/td>76.7\u00a0<\/td>76.0\u00a0<\/td>76.7\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length (mm)<\/b><\/td>577\u00a0<\/td>575\u00a0<\/td>607\u00a0<\/td>605\u00a0<\/td>636\u00a0<\/td>634\u00a0<\/td>665\u00a0<\/td>663\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>95\u00a0<\/td>95\u00a0<\/td>100\u00a0<\/td>100\u00a0<\/td>115\u00a0<\/td>115\u00a0<\/td>130\u00a0<\/td>130\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle (degrees)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>65.7\u00a0<\/td>66.5\u00a0<\/td>65.8\u00a0<\/td>66.5\u00a0<\/td>65.8\u00a0<\/td>66.5\u00a0<\/td>65.8\u00a0<\/td>66.5\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork rake\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td>44\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Trail\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>113\u00a0<\/td>108\u00a0<\/td>113\u00a0<\/td>108\u00a0<\/td>113\u00a0<\/td>108\u00a0<\/td>113\u00a0<\/td>108\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase (mm)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>1,194\u00a0<\/td>1,195\u00a0<\/td>1,215\u00a0<\/td>1,212\u00a0<\/td>1,244\u00a0<\/td>1,244\u00a0<\/td>1,275\u00a0<\/td>1,275\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td>447\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>10\u00a0<\/td>0\u00a0<\/td>10\u00a0<\/td>0\u00a0<\/td>10\u00a0<\/td>0\u00a0<\/td>10\u00a0<\/td>0\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>607<\/td>601<\/td>611<\/td>605<\/td>625<\/td>619<\/td>639<\/td>633<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>438<\/td>447<\/td>457<\/td>462<\/td>480<\/td>487<\/td>505<\/td>513<\/td> <\/tr>
Stand over height\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>740<\/td>746<\/td>727<\/td>734<\/td>718<\/td>726<\/td>715<\/td>723<\/td> <\/tr>
Handlebar width\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td>780\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Stem length\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>40\u00a0<\/td>40\u00a0<\/td>40\u00a0<\/td>40\u00a0<\/td>50\u00a0<\/td>50\u00a0<\/td>50\u00a0<\/td>50\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr>
Crank length\u00a0(mm)<\/b><\/td>160.0\u00a0<\/td>160.0\u00a0<\/td>165.0\u00a0<\/td>165.0\u00a0<\/td>165.0\u00a0<\/td>165.0\u00a0<\/td>170.0\u00a0<\/td>170.0\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>