Giant Stance e+ 2 suspension upgrade

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Upgradeitis.....

Have a Giant Stance e+ 2 and would like better suspension.

This is the current setup:
    • Fork
      SR Suntour XCR 34 LO-R, 140mm travel, tapered steerer, Lockout, 110x15 thru-axle
    • Shock
      SR Suntour Raidon R, 190x45mm
Any suggestions please either new or used
 
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Nothing

OK this was my thought
Just a couple suggestion for your feedback

Fox 36 Float Performance GRIP Boost
Fox Float DPS 3Pos-Adjust Performance Rear Shock





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See this tread here for some fork replacement information:

Stance fork replacement specifications

Hi all Thinking of upgrading my forks in my 2021 Stance e+2 but a bit confused by specs… Would appreciate details as to steerer length. offset etc please Thinking Fox 36, but recommendations would also be appreciated cheers Ian
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And then see this thread here for the shock:

Stance rear shock replacement questions

Hi all, Sorry, but some more newby questions... Want to upgrade my rear shock on my Stance e+2 Currently a RockShox Monarch R and is 185mm, 120mm travel. Assuming that only other 185mm will fit, or will Fox 190mm fit? What are your recommendations for upgrade? Appreciated, Ian
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I have a 2021 Stance e+2. Needed something more for the skills bike parks.
Changed my fork (SR Suntour XCR34 130mm) to a Fox 36 E-optimized Factory 160mm.
Major improvement, highly recommend.

Also changed my shock (Rockshox Monarch R) to a Fox Float DPS. Small improvement.
 
FL-Roadrunner said:
I have a 2021 Stance e+2. Needed something more for the skills bike parks.
Changed my fork (SR Suntour XCR34 130mm) to a Fox 36 E-optimized Factory 160mm.
Major improvement, highly recommend.

Also changed my shock (Rockshox Monarch R) to a Fox Float DPS. Small improvement.
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Any weight difference?
 
Yes, slight increase. I held both forks when I moved the crown to the new fork. But did not weigh them.

Overall bike weight in the past was very important to me, but now with a 54lb. e-bike and me at 220lb. function and durability is now more important to me.
 
I just upgraded my 2023 Giant Stance E+ 2 suspension and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Adding some notes here to help anyone else with this bike.

Fox 34 Factory Grip X29" Fork, 140MM​

It comes with a star nut, but you need a crown race. The original QR axle didn't work, I switched to the Fox packaged axle. I'll have to spend on a Fox QR. Weight savings from 2526g (original suntour) to 1686g.

FOX Float DPS Factory Shock OE Packaged​

You need the Fox 6MMx22.2 Shock mount kit. There is no lower bushing. Weight increase from 275g (original suntour) to 310g.
I guessed at the torque settings for the shock mounts--I went with 9Nm for the top, 15Nm bottom. If anyone knows better, please post.
 
anyone upgraded their fork to a non-ebike fork? I have found some great deals on non-etuned forks but not sure if they will work fine.
 
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If anyone is interested I am selling my fox 36 fork and shock as I have bought a new bike. Pm me if you need more info. I am based Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
 
petro1head said:
If anyone is interested I am selling my fox 36 fork and shock as I have bought a new bike. Pm me if you need more info. I am based Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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Hey can you DM me about that? thanks i might be interested
 
sdrider said:
I just upgraded my 2023 Giant Stance E+ 2 suspension and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Adding some notes here to help anyone else with this bike.

Fox 34 Factory Grip X29" Fork, 140MM​

It comes with a star nut, but you need a crown race. The original QR axle didn't work, I switched to the Fox packaged axle. I'll have to spend on a Fox QR. Weight savings from 2526g (original suntour) to 1686g.

FOX Float DPS Factory Shock OE Packaged​

You need the Fox 6MMx22.2 Shock mount kit. There is no lower bushing. Weight increase from 275g (original suntour) to 310g.
I guessed at the torque settings for the shock mounts--I went with 9Nm for the top, 15Nm bottom. If anyone knows better, please post.
Click to expand...
What size rear shock did you put on? 190x45? Something else?
 
sdrider said:
I just upgraded my 2023 Giant Stance E+ 2 suspension and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Adding some notes here to help anyone else with this bike.

Fox 34 Factory Grip X29" Fork, 140MM​

It comes with a star nut, but you need a crown race. The original QR axle didn't work, I switched to the Fox packaged axle. I'll have to spend on a Fox QR. Weight savings from 2526g (original suntour) to 1686g.

FOX Float DPS Factory Shock OE Packaged​

You need the Fox 6MMx22.2 Shock mount kit. There is no lower bushing. Weight increase from 275g (original suntour) to 310g.
I guessed at the torque settings for the shock mounts--I went with 9Nm for the top, 15Nm bottom. If anyone knows better, please post.
Click to expand...
Thanks. Got the same bike and wanna do this.
 
sdrider said:
I just upgraded my 2023 Giant Stance E+ 2 suspension and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Adding some notes here to help anyone else with this bike.

Fox 34 Factory Grip X29" Fork, 140MM​

It comes with a star nut, but you need a crown race. The original QR axle didn't work, I switched to the Fox packaged axle. I'll have to spend on a Fox QR. Weight savings from 2526g (original suntour) to 1686g.

FOX Float DPS Factory Shock OE Packaged​

You need the Fox 6MMx22.2 Shock mount kit. There is no lower bushing. Weight increase from 275g (original suntour) to 310g.
I guessed at the torque settings for the shock mounts--I went with 9Nm for the top, 15Nm bottom. If anyone knows better, please post.
Click to expand...
Im looking to upgrade my rear shock. I have a 2022 stance e+2. Id like to upgrade to a fox float factory 7.25x1.75. Did you need the bushing kit because the width of the eyelet was to long?
 
FL-Roadrunner said:
I have a 2021 Stance e+2. Needed something more for the skills bike parks.
Changed my fork (SR Suntour XCR34 130mm) to a Fox 36 E-optimized Factory 160mm.
Major improvement, highly recommend.

Also changed my shock (Rockshox Monarch R) to a Fox Float DPS. Small improvement.
Click to expand...
Did you have ro do anything special to upgrade the rear shock? What size did you use?
 
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