News from Giant?
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Wallybean
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There is a lot of consternation amongst the Giant fans with the total blackout on information about any other 2026 models besides the Reign advance. My LBS is really concerned with the lack of information(can't order or pre-sell what he doesn't know). He's a 30 year dealer and is completely in the dark. Might be just a USA thing but still disturbing.
CaptChip
New Member
I'know that there is always room for improvement, but, I find it difficult to believe that they could make a better Trance than my 2022 +0! Maybe a little shorter chain stay, but I believe that the current one is contributing to the fantastic stabilized handling.
CraigR
Member
In the USA there won't be any new Giant bikes for a while. Giant as of Sep 2025 is barred from importing into the USA due to labor practices that exploit their employees. I have read they are making changes to their employment practices and petitioning CBP. I don't know the latest status. I ride a Trance EMTB and really like it. I have read rumors of a new Trance with a 100+nm motor and more suspension travel. But nothing official.
CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Securing America's Borders
www.cbp.gov
Wallybean
Member
Giant has had a meeting with CBP and supposedly has made all the changes required including reimbursement of hiring fees charged to employees when hired. Hopefully this is resolved in the next few months.
davidHANTW
Member
So far, we know there’s a model with an 800Wh battery already in testing, but the model hasn’t been confirmed yet. I’m in Taiwan, and I might know more before CNY.
DaveMatthews
Well-known member
Using the current 36v 800wh?
The new Reign is a 48v system so I assume any other new models will also be 48v.
DaveMatthews
Well-known member
Yes, it seems they are migrating to 48v, but some models are still using the old format as well. We shall see...
davidHANTW
Member
Wallybean
Member
Translation?
Translation seems to be built into most browsers automatically and with a right click basically instantaneous. Surprisingly even with not knowing the language, by reading what was posted in the native language, it is easy to see all the important detailsl of the bike.
Interesting that the motor is Yamaha SyncDrive Pro Electric Bike Motor | Giant Bicycles US
The mention in the post of a 850 Wh battery and 120 Nm power along with 160 /170 is more detail than I could find on Giant's website and sounds like a very capable bike.
www.giant-bicycles.com
Interesting that the motor is Yamaha SyncDrive Pro Electric Bike Motor | Giant Bicycles US
The mention in the post of a 850 Wh battery and 120 Nm power along with 160 /170 is more detail than I could find on Giant's website and sounds like a very capable bike.
The All New Reign E+ | Enduro Electrified | Giant Bicycles Official site
Engineered for rugged off-road performance, the all-new Reign E+ series combines our latest pedal-assist technologies with race-proven design. The result is a cutting-edge full-suspension E-bike that can boost the riding experience on aggressive enduro terrain. From E-bike racers to everyday...
www.giant-bicycles.com
Wallybean
Member
Thank you,Translation seems to be built into most browsers automatically and with a right click basically instantaneous. Surprisingly even with not knowing the language, by reading what was posted in the native language, it is easy to see all the important detailsl of the bike.
Interesting that the motor is Yamaha SyncDrive Pro Electric Bike Motor | Giant Bicycles US
The mention in the post of a 850 Wh battery and 120 Nm power along with 160 /170 is more detail than I could find on Giant's website and sounds like a very capable bike.
The All New Reign E+ | Enduro Electrified | Giant Bicycles Official site
Engineered for rugged off-road performance, the all-new Reign E+ series combines our latest pedal-assist technologies with race-proven design. The result is a cutting-edge full-suspension E-bike that can boost the riding experience on aggressive enduro terrain. From E-bike racers to everyday...
I couldn't get my translate to work with the screenshot.
It's screenshot from FB. Browser translator isn't gonna work unless you find the direct link on FB and go look at it there.Translation seems to be built into most browsers automatically and with a right click basically instantaneous. Surprisingly even with not knowing the language, by reading what was posted in the native language, it is easy to see all the important detailsl of the bike.
Interesting that the motor is Yamaha SyncDrive Pro Electric Bike Motor | Giant Bicycles US
The mention in the post of a 850 Wh battery and 120 Nm power along with 160 /170 is more detail than I could find on Giant's website and sounds like a very capable bike.
The All New Reign E+ | Enduro Electrified | Giant Bicycles Official site
Engineered for rugged off-road performance, the all-new Reign E+ series combines our latest pedal-assist technologies with race-proven design. The result is a cutting-edge full-suspension E-bike that can boost the riding experience on aggressive enduro terrain. From E-bike racers to everyday...
The image appears to be AI junk so I would take any info from that post with a large grain of salt. I think it would be weird for Giant to have two different Reign E models tbh which is essentially what the post is suggesting.
Giant eMTB strategy is for sure very questionable by currently only offering two niche models (SL trail and super enduro both with small batteries).
Lots of people are moving off the brand as they have nothing to offer to the general public anymore.
CraigR
Member
My 2024 Trance Advance has an 800w battery so that is nothing new. The real question is what motor will it have?
offroad
Active member
Some 2026 models on the local Kiwi site:
www.giant-bicycles.com
Plus information on the new 400Wh intube battery - yes, another different format found in selected 2026 models, including Liv TemptE+ and Giant Talon E+
www.liv-cycling.com
www.giant-bicycles.com
www.giant-bicycles.com
www.liv-cycling.com
Reign Advanced E+ (2026) | Giant Bicycles New Zealand
Everything about the new Reign Advanced E+ is designed to make it the best descending E-MTB ever. From the bottomless feeling Maestro suspension with 170mm of r...
www.giant-bicycles.com
Plus information on the new 400Wh intube battery - yes, another different format found in selected 2026 models, including Liv TemptE+ and Giant Talon E+
EnergyPak Smart | E-Bike Technology | Liv Cycling New Zealand
Whether you want to ride another lap of your favorite trail, accelerate that climb, or commute in ultimate style, Liv’s EnergyPak Smart is your secret weapon for maximum capacity on longer rides.
www.liv-cycling.com
Energypak Intube | Giant Bicycles New Zealand
www.giant-bicycles.com
Talon E+ (2026) | Trail bike | Giant Bicycles New Zealand
Whether you’re riding trails, exploring dirt roads, or putting some zip in your daily commute, riding an E-bike doesn’t have to be complicated. The all-new Talon E+ range lets you do it all, combining the exhilarating s...
www.giant-bicycles.com
Tempt E+ (2026) | Women XC bike | Liv Cycling New Zealand
From trail adventures to daily commutes and grocery runs, the Tempt E+ EX is built to handle it all.
www.liv-cycling.com
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