Giant Trance X2

1. Mountain Bike Action

Mountain Bike Action pits the Giant Trance X2 against four other trail bikes in a head-to-head test. The Giant Trance X2 outperforms all the other bikes, and Mountain Bike Action calls it "the most versatile and capable trailbike of the group." It performs well on climbs and descents, but it is comfortable enough that you can ride for hours.

Review: Read, Ride & Rejoice: The $2500 Trail Bike Shootout, Editors of Mountain Bike Action, May 2009

2. BikeRadar.com

Jenn Hopkins from Mountain Bike U.K. provides a first-ride review of the Giant Trance X2. Calling it "balanced and capable," Hopkins finds it performs just as well on climbs as it does screaming down descents.

Review: Giant Trance X2 (09), Jenn Hopkins

3. Bicycling.com

The Giant Trance X2 is highlighted in Bicycling's 2009 buyer's guide. Michael Frank says you can "bomb the roughest terrain you can find" with the Giant Trance X2, thanks to a solid chassis and rigid aluminum frame.

Review: Giant Trance X2, Michael Frank, March 2009

4. Bicycling.com

The Giant Trance X2 was a nominee for the Bicycling Editor's Choice awards in 2009 -- the same award it won in 2008. Although it ultimately loses out to the Trek Fuel EX 8, testers say it is a well-balanced bike that will appeal to riders with different skill sets.

Review: Editor's Choice 2009 Mountain Bikes, Editors of Bicycling

5. MTBR.com

There are a good number of recent owner-written reviews of the Giant Trance X2 on MTBR.com. The Maestro suspension gets very high marks; owners say it "works flawlessly" and is "absolutely amazing," with very little pedal bob. Some reviewers complain about different components, but overall most owners are very happy with this bike.

Review: Giant Trance X2, Contributors to MTBR.com