Giant Reign 29 2020 8

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matt2000
12/7/2019 4:42am
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Additional info

Parts

Frame
Giant
reign 29
aluminium
Frame: Giant reign 29. Misc: aluminium
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2 Performance Elite
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2 Performance Elite
Fork
FOX
36 FLOAT Performance Elite 2020
Fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Performance Elite 2020
Brakes
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
4 pistons
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M8100. Misc: 4 pistons
Brake Levers
Shimano
deore XT M8100
Brake Levers: Shimano deore XT M8100
Shifters
Shimano
deore XT m8100
Shifters: Shimano deore XT m8100
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
12 speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M8100. Misc: 12 speed
Cranks
Shimano
deore m8100
Cranks: Shimano deore m8100
Chainrings / Sprocket
Shimano
Chainrings / Sprocket: Shimano
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Chain
Shimano
Chain: Shimano
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
deore m8100
12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano deore m8100. Misc: 12 speed
Pedals
HT Components
Pedals: HT Components
Front Rim
Shimano
deore XT
Front Rim: Shimano deore XT
Rear Rim
Shimano
deore XT
Rear Rim: Shimano deore XT
Hubs
Shimano
deore XT m8100
Hubs: Shimano deore XT m8100
Front Tire
Maxxis
minion dhf
Front Tire: Maxxis minion dhf
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHR2 2.4
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR2 2.4
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2020
Model Year:
2020
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info

Aluminium Frame with full Shimano Deore XT M8100 & Fox Performance Elite .
The hubs are 2020 m8100: they are incredibly silent!

Additional Info:

Aluminium Frame with full Shimano Deore XT M8100 & Fox Performance Elite .
The hubs are 2020 m8100: they are incredibly silent!
matt2000
12/7/2019 4:42am
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matt2000
6 years ago
15.2kg. a bit of a porker :-)
but i loved the chrome finish and it rides and climbs amazingly well. the geometry makes all the difference.
carbon frame carbon cranks and higher end cockpit / saddle, and you can probably bring this to 13 easily i recon.

i have to say the most amazing feature are the new XT hubs, I don t know what shimano was all about with the scylence hubs on XTR, but these are remarkable: a low speed the freewheel clicks as per usual although it is a bit more like a iight buzzing, as soon as the speed increases, the hub goes silent.... not sure how they do it, but it certainly is a cheaper and lighter way to get a silent hub on the trail than buying an Onyx one....
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Vuco
6 years ago
Where does the weight come from, what do you think (because from the spec, not sure if it's the wheels or the frame) ? I'm currently (as you were) on a 2015 model, which with lower spec is probably 1kg lighter from your 29er version (with water bottle and spare tire and what not).
I've learned that the geometry is everything, except when you have 2000-3000ft ascent in front of you. Then you feel everything that is heavy on the bike

Would like to hear your opinion on 2015/2016 vs 2020 29er comparison. Position on bike, climbing and descending...
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TrillWill
6 years ago
Loving the build! What's it weigh? I'm debating an aluminum or carbon Reign 29.
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Mandingo915
6 years ago
Looks like it comes from the frame. XT 29 wheelset is listed on the Shimano website at around 1930g which is reasonable. The steep seat tube angle on the 29 is a real game changer on the climbs compared to the the 27.5 generation.
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iceman2058
6 years ago
Bike of the Day December 7, 2019!
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matt2000
6 years ago
Thanks. Loving the new 12speed xt. Amazingly smooth under power and the hubs are near silent. I still need to dial the supensions but the bike is a massive step fwrd compared to my 2016 reign.
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yzedf
6 years ago
I’m on a 2017. How do you mean?

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