Converting Trance Battery lock to Reign keyless Spec.

[Evolution Stu]

Morning folks,
I thought this may interest some of you.
I have an MY20 Trance with the usually key actuated lock mechanism.

This system has two main issues.

1) dirt gets in and makes it hard to operate.
2) its adjustment only suits one battery.

if you have a spare battery as I do, it’s likely one will be looser than the other. Not ideal.

GIANT rectified this by bringing out a new torx operated Lock with friction limiters to stop you over tightening. This draws the battery up into the frame and pushes it down into the connector very nicely.
naturally I wondered if it would fit my Trance, and Giant wouldn’t commit an answer so I decided to take one for the team and risk spending £65 on the parts.

Result, it fits just fine.
it didn’t actually need the mounting frame, that part would have carried over, so this is a £49 retail job.

I found a grommet that fits nicely too, happy to measure that grommet if anyone wants to follow suit.

 

[Evolution Stu]

For what its worth, I converted my mates 2019 Trance E+1Pro last week and the procedure is identical and it all fits and works perfectly.

 

[Zeds]

Think I’m going to have to do this . My partners 2020 Liv embolden had a fault that had lbs taking out lock to get to ridecontrol wire join in the compartment above the lock . it was harder to get lock to open after this and both keys are slightly bent . I have 4 batteries, 2 500w that came with bikes and I bought 2 625w also . Been using the 625‘s on both bike but one is tighter on hers so I only use it on my Stance . I put my 500 on her bike today and it’s stuck hard, maybe get if off by loosening the screws holding lock mechanism but had to give up due to midges attacking . Any further information on the lock change would be a greatly appreciated like the grommet size .

 

[Evolution Stu]

yeah, multiple batteries cause issues, I also have two and both are different. The locks are a pain and look crap too, I really love this upgrade, battery has never rattled or been a pain to get in or out since.

I’m away from the bike for the weekend but if you just measure the hole in your frame and order a grommet for that size hole.

 

[Llynfimtb]

Have you got a link too the parts used my battery rattles like mad,2019 trance and now getting the battery fault light

 

[Zeds]

I just went to my LBS and showed him this thread and he ordered the parts in the pics . Got a pack of 25mm grommets from B+Q which plug the hole where the lock used to be . You don’t need the mounting frame just the lock.

 

[Evolution Stu]

Have you got a link too the parts used my battery rattles like mad,2019 trance and now getting the battery fault light

The part numbers are literally in the pictures pal.

 

[Evolution Stu]

I just went to my LBS and showed him this thread and he ordered the parts in the pics . Got a pack of 25mm grommets from B+Q which plug the hole where the lock used to be . You don’t need the mounting frame just the lock.

Glad the topic was of value to you mate.

 

[Llynfimtb]

The part numbers are literally in the pictures pal.

Couldn’t see the pictures the other day been having internet issues

 

[Llynfimtb]

Found the part but now £75 did you guys get it from the same place?Giant BatteryLock K234 Trance E+/ Intrigue E+ 2021

 

[trailaddict]

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[Evolution Stu]

Couldn’t see the pictures the other day been having internet issues

Bought mine from my local shop.
Giant Blackpool.

 

[Llynfimtb]

Finally did this tonight,What a difference,It’s taken a while because the bike started behaving,But no extension peice with mine and giant say it can’t be bought separately

 

[Llynfimtb]

But out of interest does everyone find these bikes are hard on controllers,They don’t last long

 

[Llynfimtb]

Need. 25 mm grommet

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[Llynfimtb]

I’m after that bit

 

[Zeds]

The top one is designed for the new frames with no bulge at lock so you are just going to be left with a gap when converted To older bikes .

 

[Evolution Stu]

Finally did this tonight,What a difference,It’s taken a while because the bike started behaving,But no extension peice with mine and giant say it can’t be bought separately

I wonder if you got a later part number? As you can see from the image, mine came with it.

I cant see it being of any value anyway, just adds extra weight, i wouldn't waste my time buying and fitting it.

 

[Evolution Stu]

Need. 25 mm grommet

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They look decent once covered up.
Ive drilled a 3mm hole in mine for access, as taking the grommet in and out every ride weakened it to the point it eventually started falling out and being lost on rides.

 

[Llynfimtb]

The top one is designed for the new frames with no bulge at lock so you are just going to be left with a gap when converted To older bikes .

Thanks dude