Giant Stance 29er Mountain Bike 2026

About this bike

 










Nothing beats that feeling of being one with the trail. Stance helps you tap into it delivering smooth control with a new aluminum frameset and 130mm of FlexPoint rear suspension featuring a new semi-integrated design. Paired with a 140mm fork and trail-ready features including a dropper post it’s everything you need to reach the next level.
Key Performance Factors
TRAIL-FRIENDLY CONTROL
Refined trail geometry with a slacker head tube and higher stack creates a stable confident ride position. The new Contact Switch AT dropper post and long-post compatibility (up to 200mm) gives you room to move on descents. A wide-range 1X drivetrain powerful 4-piston brakes and tubeless tires deliver simple shifting precise speed control and planted traction—so you don’t just ride the trail you master it.

TRAIL-TUNED SUSPENSION
Re-engineered FlexPoint rear suspension with a Crest FloTrac TR shock delivers active consistent performance through 130mm of travel. The single-pivot system boasts the lowest rear-triangle deformation in its class while new kinematics with tailored shock spring curve deliver a more linear wheel path. The result is a smooth predictable feel with unbeatable traction and mid-stroke support. Up front the dual-air Giant STL 34 suspension fork smooths out rocks and roots. And our Unified Suspension Setup makes it easy to dial-in the settings.

INTEGRATED CHASSIS
A new hydroformed ALUXX aluminum chassis is engineered for strength stiffness and low weight. Seamless shock integration enhances frame stiffness and delivers amore connected ride feel. A smooth cockpit-to-frame transition with integrated spacers keeps the front end clean while flush cable guides help ensure quiet performance. Convertible internal/external routing adds adaptability. The result is a sleek precise trail-ready frame that rides as sharp as it looks

ALUXX Aluminium Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.

FlexPoint Suspension Technology

A proven “single-pivot” design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.
Tubeless System

Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
OverDrive

Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.




















Colours


Black




Frame


ALUXX-grade aluminum 130mm FlexPoint suspension 12x148mm thru-axle UDH interface external storage solution




Fork


Giant STL 34 dual air 140mm 15x110 thru-axle




Shock


GU: Fox Rhythm rebound 210x52.5 Other GSCs: Crest FloTrac Elite TR 2-position lockout 210x52.5




Handlebar


Giant Contact TR35 35mm XS:20mm rise/760mm S:20mm ride/760mm M:35mm rise/760mm L:35mm rise 800mm XL:35mm rise 800mm




Stem


Giant Contact SL 35 XS: 40mm S:40mm M:40mm L:40mm XL:40mm




Seatpost


Giant Contact Switch AT dropper remote XS: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm XL: 170-200mm travel / 30.9 x 530mm




Saddle


Giant Contact Ergo Trail




Shifters


Shimano CUES SL-6000 1x10




Front Derailleur


N/A




Rear Derailleur


Shimano CUES RD-U6000 Shadow +




Brakes


Tektro HD-M5141 hydraulic TR-54 6-bolt rotors [F]180mm [R]180mm




Brake Levers


Tektro HD-M5141




Cassette


Shimano CUES CS-LG300 11x48




Chain


KMC X-11




Crankset


Shimano CUES FC-U6000 30t XS: 165mm S:165mm M:165mm L:165mm XL:165mm




Bottom Bracket


Shimano threaded




Rims


Giant AM30 alloy rim




Hubs


[F] Giant MTB alloy 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy 6-bolt HG driver body




Spokes


Stainless 28 J-bend




Tyres


[F] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 Dual EXO TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 Dual EXO TR tubeless




Extras


Tubeless prepared max tire size 2.5' max chainring size 32t




Weight


The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight but in reality weight can vary based on size finish hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.




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