Trance X Advanced SX

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. A few practical factors stand out: a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.7/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 15.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~94% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 14.1 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension effectiveness is 8/10. That aligns with “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Because bar height comes out ~40 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 626 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 27 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier, A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. Plus, A flip-chip style feature adds flexibility to the setup. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 8.2/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. That’s why it’s labeled Ultra Smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 14% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 49% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.700 versus an estimated €4.996 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 145 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.