Trance X E+ 2025
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SyncDrive Pro-powered mullet eMTB with 400Wh EnergyPak
The Giant Trance X E+ 2025 is Giant's flagship Maestro-suspension trail eMTB. Headline numbers: 150mm fork, 140mm rear, Giant SyncDrive Pro2 motor at 85Nm and 600W peak with a 2.75kg motor mass, a removable 400Wh Giant EnergyPak battery on the lighter (base) build at 18.8kg, with the Elite trim at GBP 5,499 listed at 23.5kg, 64.5 to 66.2 degree head angle in low/high settings and reach 422 to 515mm across twelve flip-chip-coded sizes. Community read: @Rando_12345 stresses that the Trance X E+ and Trance X E+ Elite are "completely different bikes" (like a Levo full-power versus a Levo SL).
Drive system and range. The SyncDrive Pro2 is Giant's house-tuned Yamaha PW-X3 derivative, at 85Nm and 600W peak. It is one of the most responsive non-Bosch full-power motors and is paired here with the 400Wh Giant EnergyPak: a deliberate SL+ choice for the 18.8kg base trim. @ray81 confirms the 2024 motor refresh is 50g lighter than 2023 with better corrosion resistance. Real-world range on 400Wh is roughly 60 to 90 minutes of trail riding in Trail/Auto. @Maxi notes the full-power Trance X E+ 2 (a different sibling) runs an integrated 800Wh battery and weighs ~26.5kg: buyers must read trim sheets carefully.
Geometry and handling. 64.5 to 66.2 degrees depending on flip-chip and size. Reach steps cover an unusually wide range: 422 (SM Low) to 515 (XL High). Chainstays range 437 to 455mm. Wheelbase from 1123 to 1330mm. The Maestro four-bar layout is one of the best pedalling trail platforms on sale, with anti-squat tuned for sustained climbing. @Feawen reports the geometry transforms with a Fox Float X2 (55mm upstroke) and a Fox 38 160mm fork, calling it "the best upgrade possible".
Build and value. Two trims. Elite (GBP 5,499, 23.5kg) is the heavier full-power variant. Base (GBP 6,499, 18.8kg) is the SL-style build with a 400Wh battery. Stock fork is typically a Fox 36 or RockShox 35-class unit on the Elite, with Maxxis trail tyres and a TranzX dropper. The motor is well integrated and the Maestro shock layout supports modest air-to-coil swaps for owners chasing more support out back.
Community-verified strengths.
- Motor character. @Oscar74 describes the SyncDrive as "strong and a nice robotic" feel; @thebradjohns calls power transition above the 32kph cut-off "very smooth".
- Maestro climbing. Confident on sustained singletrack ascents and resists wallow under heavy turbo-mode loads.
- Frame size strategy. Twelve flip-chip-coded sizes is industry-leading and gives genuine fit options.
- Upgrade headroom. Owners like @Feawen and @Ivan push the platform under 20kg with targeted fork/wheel swaps.
Caveats and known gripes.
- Battery and motor reliability. @Kiwiscoot reports an intermittent power-off fault on the 2021 platform unresolved by control, battery, firmware or BMS shim fixes. @trailaddict has had motors swapped on every Giant eMTB owned.
- Out-of-warranty battery replacement. @JamesCB reports Giant declined warranty after a BMS shutdown at 12 charges in 2 years, charging GBP 650 for replacement.
- Headset issue. @LP88 recommends replacing stock Token headset bearings with Acros (42mm ID bottom).
- Naming confusion. Trance X E+, Trance X E+ Elite, Trance X E+ Pro, Trance X E+ 2 are not interchangeable. Confirm battery size, frame material and wheel size before purchase.
Verdict. The 2025 Trance X E+ is a polished Maestro-suspension trail platform with one of the broadest size ranges in the segment, a punchy 85Nm SyncDrive Pro2 motor and a 400Wh battery that keeps the base build at 18.8kg. It suits riders who want SL-class system weight without compromising on motor torque, and who value Giant's flip-chip flexibility. Buyers chasing 800Wh, removable battery and the most up-to-date warranty service story should weigh up the recent owner reports carefully. Production status: current.
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| S | M | L | XL | LG High | LG Low | MD High | MD Low | SM High | SM Low | XL High | XL Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm | 480 mm | 472 mm | 456 mm | 447 mm | 431 mm | 422 mm | 515 mm | 507 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 630 mm | 640 mm | 650 mm | 622 mm | 628 mm | 613 mm | 619 mm | 604 mm | 610 mm | 631 mm | 637 mm |
| Chainstay | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 437 mm | 439 mm | 437 mm | 439 mm | 437 mm | 439 mm | 437 mm | 439 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 66.2° | 65.5° | 66.2° | 65.5° | 66.2° | 65.4° | 66.2° | 65.5° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 77° | 76.3° | 77° | 76.3° | 78° | 77.2° | 77° | 76.3° |
| BB Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 35 mm | 45 mm | 35 mm | 45 mm | 35 mm | 45 mm | 35 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1255 mm | 1280 mm | 1305 mm | 1330 mm | 1123 mm | 1124 mm | 1194 mm | 1195 mm | 1165 mm | 1166 mm | 1262 mm | 1263 mm |
| Headtube | — | — | — | — | 120 mm | 120 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Standover | — | — | — | — | 755 mm | 746 mm | 732 mm | 723 mm | 737 mm | 729 mm | 760 mm | 751 mm |
| Front Centre | 800 mm | 825 mm | 850 mm | 875 mm | 686 mm | 685 mm | 757 mm | 756 mm | 728 mm | 727 mm | 825 mm | 824 mm |
Trims · 2
Elite £5,499 | Advanced E+ Elite 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro · 85 Nm | Giant SyncDrive Pro2 · 85 Nm |
| Battery | Giant EnergyPak 400 · 400 Wh · all trims | |
| Travel F/R | 150/140 mm · all trims | |
| Frame | Aluminium · all trims | |
| Fork | — | Fox 36 Factory E-Tuned, 29er, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, Grip2 VVC damper, Kabolt-X 110 |
| Shock | — | Fox Float X Factory, EVOL, 185x52.5mm Trunnion mount, custom tuned |
| Stem | — | Giant Contact SLR Trail, integrated, 40/45/50mm Reach |
| Handlebar | — | Giant Contact SLR Trail, carbon, 800mm |
| Grips | — | Giant Tactal Pro-E, tapered design |
| Saddle | — | Giant Romero SL, Neutral |
| Seatpost | — | Fox Transfer Factory (S:125, M:150, L:175, XL:200mm) with Fox MMX Remote |
| Brakes | — | SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 200mm[F], 180mm[R] |
| Rear derailleur | — | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission, AXS |
| Crank | — | SRAM Eagle Transmission 36T 104BCD / Praxis Carbon e-crank arms (S:160, M/L:165, XL:170mm) |
| Shifters | — | SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle, wireless electronic shifting |
| Cassette | — | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission, 10-52T, 12-speed |
| Chain | — | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission, Powerlink |
| Drivetrain | — | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission, AXS; SRAM Eagle Transmission 36T 104BCD / Praxis Carbon e-crank arms (S:160, M/L:165, XL:170mm); SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle, wireless electronic shifting; SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission, 10-52T, 12-speed; SRAM XX Eagle Transmission, Powerlink |
| Wheels | — | Zipp 3MOTO ZM2 hubs, Zipp 3MOTO Carbon rims 29" [F] / 27.5" [R] |
| Tyres | — | Maxxis Dissector 29x2.40 EXO TLR front / Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4 EXO+ TLR rear |
| Weight | 23.5 kg | 18.8 kg |
| Price | £5,499 | — |
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