2023 Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite vs 2025 Giant Stance
The Giant Stance size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Stance
Compared with the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite in M, the Giant Stance in XL places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +25 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite is drawn. The Giant Stance numbers we have for size XL are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite M | Giant Stance XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 457 | 500 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 636 | +25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.8° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0° | 76.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 442 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1215 | 1260 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 10 | not listed | |
| Standover | 733 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Stance minus the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite. Full charts: 2023 Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite, 2025 Giant Stance.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ EliteGiant Stance
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite | Giant StanceGiant Stance 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Giant Stance |
| Fork | not listed | Giant Crest 34 |
| Rear shock | not listed | SR Suntour Raidon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES SL-6000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant TRA 2 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT420 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Sole-O |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch AT |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Romero |
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