Was referring to this dropper lever SL-MT800-IL which attaches direct to the Brake clamp so eliminates one of the clamps. Helps keep things a bit tidier.
Not a fan of the Giant dropper lever. Might replace it with Shimano dropper lever (or WolfTooth) that attaches/integrates with the brake lever clamp. One less clamp.
Mine turned up in the shop yesterday, will pick it up today. Had a quick sit on and first impression is, wow that seat tube is quite steep. Going to be an adjustment getting used to that.
There have been reports of the Flip chip linkage binding on the non E Trance X 29 (see facebook group Giant Trance Owners (GTO)) Would seem the tolerances are very tight and sensitive to over torqueing
Difference between Hi and Lo is 10mm (almost 1/2") so based on 9 3/4" (as above) for Lo would make Hi approx 10 1/4" (10.25). Would seem the Trance motor is indeed quite low slung, though most people don't seem to have a problem with this. Guess it depends largely on the sort of terrain you...
Am happy with spec of the new 1 (Fox, XT, XTR) just not a fan of the silver color, but that will not deter me. Just getting impatient lol. Would love to see more on the geometry specs before I commit.