Giant Trance Advanced E+ 0 (2027)

The 2027 Giant Trance Advanced E+ 0 is the flagship of Giant's new carbon trail e-MTB. It pairs the new SyncDrive Pro4 motor (120Nm, 850W peak) and an 840Wh battery with Fox Factory suspension, SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, carbon wheels and a carbon cockpit. It runs 160mm of travel up front and 150mm at the rear on mixed wheels, and Giant claims 21.9kg for a size medium.

Every Trance Advanced E+ uses the same carbon frame, motor and battery. The E+ 0 is the build where every part you touch has been upgraded, and two of those upgrades change how the bike fits and rides, not just what it weighs.

A cockpit you can adjust without changing parts

The E+ 0 is the only build in the range with the Giant Contact SLR Trail one-piece carbon bar and stem.

It has adjustable reach (40, 45 or 50mm) and an angle adjust of plus or minus 3 degrees. One-piece cockpits usually fix your fit.

This one lets you change the reach and bar angle to suit you, which is otherwise only possible by buying a new stem or bar.

The rise is a fixed 20mm, lower than the 27mm on the E+ 1 and SE.

eMTB-News found it a little low in testing. Taller riders, or anyone who likes a higher front end, should check bar height on a test ride in our store car park. Headset spacers can raise it.

Fox Factory suspension with GRIP X

The Fox 36 Factory fork uses the GRIP X damper, with separate High and Low-speed compression and rebound adjustment.

The Float X Factory shock pairs with it.

That means you can tune how the bike handles fast, repeated hits separately from how it holds up in corners and under pedalling, which the GRIP damper on the E+ 1 doesn't allow.

On a 150mm trail bike that's as at home at a bike park as on an all-day ride, the extra adjustment earns its keep.

Carbon wheels and SRAM X0 Transmission

The Giant TRX hookless carbon wheels (29in front, 27.5in rear, 30mm internal) are lighter and stiffer than the alloy wheels on the other builds, which helps the bike hold a line through rough corners.

Drive comes from a SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS derailleur with a 10-52T cassette. Transmission mounts directly to the frame's UDH interface, with no hanger to bend.

Shifting is wireless, through the AXS pod on the bar.

TRP EVO Pro four-piston brakes with 220mm front and 203mm rear 2.3mm rotors handle the stopping. Praxis carbon cranks are 155mm long on every size, short enough to reduce pedal strikes on technical climbs.

The platform every Trance Advanced E+ shares

SyncDrive Pro4 motor

120Nm of torque and 850W peak from a 2.4kg, 48-volt motor. Giant says it holds its output from 0 to 140rpm rather than tapering off as you spin faster, and responds within 0.28 seconds of the first pedal stroke.

A motor built around the suspension

Giant co-developed a custom motor housing with Yamaha so the Maestro suspension's pivots could stay where they work best. The suspension is also tuned for full power: its anti-squat stops the motor's chain pull from stiffening the rear end, and low anti-rise keeps it moving freely under braking.

840Wh removable battery

The EnergyPak Smart 840 comes out of the frame for charging, and the EnergyPak Plus 280 range extender takes the total to 1,120Wh for big days.

Traction Control

The system detects rear-wheel slip and briefly adjusts motor output to recover grip, which helps on loose, steep climbs.

Tyre pressure monitoring

Pressure readings show on the display, so you can check both tyres before you roll out.

Lightest full-power chassis Giant has made

A 200g lighter rear triangle than the previous generation and short 443mm chainstays on every size keep it agile.

Mixed wheels and adjustable geometry

A 29in front rolls over obstacles, a 27.5in rear keeps the bike agile, and a three-position flip chip moves the head angle between about 64.1 and 64.9 degrees.

E+ 0 or E+ 1?

The Trance Advanced E+ 1 uses the same frame, motor, battery, travel, tyres and electronic dropper.

Stepping up to the E+ 0 buys Fox Factory instead of Performance suspension with the more adjustable GRIP X damper, X0 instead of GX Transmission, carbon instead of alloy wheels, TRP EVO Pro instead of Expert brakes, and the adjustable carbon cockpit.

If you ride hard, tune your suspension and want the lightest build, the E+ 0 is the one.

If you mostly want the motor and the frame, the E+ 1 gives you nearly all of the ride.

Compare the 2027 Trance Advanced E+ range

All four builds share the same Advanced-grade carbon frame, SyncDrive Pro4 120Nm motor, 840Wh battery, 160/150mm travel and Maxxis tyres. Here's what changes. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every build.

See the Trance Advanced E+ SE and Trance Advanced E+ 2 for the other two builds.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 2027 Giant Trance Advanced E+ 0 weigh?

Giant claims 21.9kg for a size medium.

What motor does the Trance Advanced E+ 0 use?

Giant's SyncDrive Pro4: 120Nm of torque, 850W peak power and a 48-volt system, with an 840Wh removable battery.

What's the difference between the Trance Advanced E+ 0 and E+ 1?

The frame, motor and battery are the same. The E+ 0 adds Fox Factory GRIP X suspension, SRAM X0 Transmission, carbon wheels, carbon cranks, TRP EVO Pro brakes and an adjustable one-piece carbon cockpit.

Can I adjust the handlebar reach on the E+ 0?

Yes. The Contact SLR Trail cockpit adjusts between 40, 45 and 50mm of reach, and plus or minus 3 degrees of bar angle. The 20mm rise is fixed.

How much range does the Trance Advanced E+ have?

It has an 840Wh battery, expandable to 1,120Wh with the EnergyPak Plus 280 range extender. Real-world range depends on rider weight, terrain, assist mode and temperature.

Are the TRX carbon wheels strong enough for e-MTB riding?

Giant's TRX HD WheelSystem uses a titanium ratchet in the rear hub that Giant rates 20% stronger than its previous generation, built for the 120Nm going through the rear wheel.

Is the Trance Advanced E+ 0 a mullet?

Yes. It runs a 29in front wheel and a 27.5in rear wheel.