New Bike Day! 2021 Stance E 2 29er

[DaveMatthews]

So I updated the app on my phone, and it turned my Fathom into this!

2021 Giant Stance E 2
Couldn't resist. These are like hen's teeth these days, and this was the last one! Had to pounce on it.
29" wheels are awesome. Rear shock is plush, love it! Air suspension front and rear.










Went for a quick 8K ride and took every bump possible, jumped numerous curbs. This bike is fantastic.
Yes, the components would be considered mid grade, but dayum, it rides very nicely!

 

[LeftyS7]

How much does it weigh?

 

[DaveMatthews]

How much does it weigh?

I believe it is approx 52lbs

 

[LeftyS7]

Thanks

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I'm glad with your purchase, @DaveMatthews! Congratulations!
By the way, @Ron from BC was interested in wireless ANT+ connectivity (he has been considering the new Trance E+ X, which is not that different electronically). Any experience with that, Dave?

 

[DaveMatthews]

I'm glad with your purchase, @DaveMatthews! Congratulations!
By the way, @Ron from BC was interested in wireless ANT+ connectivity (he has been considering the new Trance E+ X, which is not that different electronically). Any experience with that, Dave?

Hey Stefan,
Funny you should mention Ron. We had a good chat on the phone yesterday!
My 2019 Fathom only has the BT connectivity, and ANT+ was introduced in 2020.
So it is an adventure I have yet to experience, as I just got the new bike yesterday.
That being said I am interested in it just as Ron is, so we'll see how it goes soon.

 

[RandallS]

Time to start accessories shopping again!
A dropper would be a nice add, unless you had them install one already.

Are you keeping the the Fathom for an urban errand/shopping machine?

 

[DaveMatthews]

Time to start accessories shopping again!
A dropper would be a nice add, unless you had them install one already.

Are you keeping the the Fathom for an urban errand/shopping machine?

First thing I need is a shock pump!
Am considering a dropper, but will ride for a while before deciding.
Will sell the Fathom closer to spring. This Stance is an all-rounder IMHO, but again I'll ride it for a while first.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

This Stance is an all-rounder IMHO

Not with the off-road tyres Doesn't it have a little yellow sticker somewhere on the handlebars reading: 'This e-bike has been designed solely for off-road use and competition"?

 

[DaveMatthews]

The sticker on mine says This bike is solely for 64 year old guys who don't like broken bones

 

[FlatSix911]

She is a beauty!

Stance E+ 2 (2021) | Men Trail bike | Giant Bicycles United States (giant-bicycles.com)

 

[McCorby]

She is a beauty!

Stance E+ 2 (2021) | Men Trail bike | Giant Bicycles United States (giant-bicycles.com)

Definitely a really nice bike, but it’s odd that they don’t list a weight.... They could at least list the weight of a medium sized frame with mid-level components for a reference.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Definitely a really nice bike, but it’s odd that they don’t list a weight.... They could at least list the weight of a medium sized frame with mid-level components for a reference.

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Yeah it's kinda weird they don't list it. It's not like they don't know.

 

[Saratoga Dave]

SSSHHHH, it’s a secret, apparently. Nice bike, Dave, you should be able to get in all kinds of trouble out in the woods on that thing!

 

[DaveMatthews]

SSSHHHH, it’s a secret, apparently. Nice bike, Dave, you should be able to get in all kinds of trouble out in the woods on that thing!

Thanks Dave! Hopefully it'll be "good trouble".

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Definitely a really nice bike, but it’s odd that they don’t list a weight.... They could at least list the weight of a medium sized frame with mid-level components for a reference.

The weight is given on my Trance E+ on yet another of many stickers I wonder if Dave had read all of them at all

 

[DaveMatthews]

The weight is given on my Trance E+ on yet another of many stickers I wonder if Dave had read all of them at all

It's now obvious to me that I'm failing at my sticker reading capabilities!

 

[McCorby]

The weight is given on my Trance E+ on yet another of many stickers I wonder if Dave had read all of them at all

Unfortunately that doesn’t help prospective buyers who are researching their options online......

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Unfortunately that doesn’t help prospective buyers who are researching their options online......

You basically buy Giant e-bikes from an LBS and can ask them
My Trance E+ size M is 24 kg.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

It's now obvious to me that I'm failing at my sticker reading capabilities!

Don't worry Dave. It took me several days before I could read all of them