GIANT STANCE E+2 2021

[MrMarzocchi]

Got my new bike today. Buzzing. These are like rocking horse ? in the UK right now

 

[7869hodgy]

Congrats.

 

[DaveMatthews]

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Got my new bike today. Buzzing. These are like rocking horse ? in the UK right now

Same here. Pounced on it as soon as I saw it was available.
Enjoy!

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Same here. Pounced on it as soon as I saw it was available.
Enjoy!

 

[1oldfart]

I have the 2020. How is it?

 

[MrMarzocchi]

I have the 2020. How is it?

I love it mate. Done 85 miles in 8 days. Super fast in turbo mode. Totally new experience for me..very happy with it

 

[DaveMatthews]

I have the 2020. How is it?

Love mine for sure. Only real difference I can see is the 29er wheels.

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Love mine for sure. Only real difference I can see is the 29er wheels.

Do you have a picture of yours?

 

[DaveMatthews]

Do you have a picture of yours?

Here ya go... from a 42 km ride yesterday

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Here ya go... from a 42 km ride yesterday

Very similar indeed. It looks identical to mine. Does yours have the 27.5 inch wheels then, and does yours have a 400 or 500wh battery?

 

[DaveMatthews]

Very similar indeed. It looks identical to mine. Does yours have the 27.5 inch wheels then, and does yours have a 400 or 500wh battery?

Nah mine's the 2021 29er same as yours. It's the 2020 that has 27.5, but the components look the same including the 500wh battery.

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Nah mine's the 2021 29er same as yours. It's the 2020 that has 27.5, but the components look the same including the 500wh battery.

Oh sh*t my bad I got you two mixed up. Yeah, I think the 2020 has the 400wh battery

 

[1oldfart]

In Canada the 2020 was 27.5, 35 mm rims and 400 Wh.
Cassette 11-42 10 S. Trouble free.

 

[anfos]

Lovely bikes, congrats! Just a question for this model so I don't open up a new topic if you don't mind?
I have found this bike used for a good price and I was wondering if the Monarch R rear shock can be replaced with a RL or RT? I plan to do a lot of km's on tarmac before hitting the trails and it seems like the Monarch R doesn't have a compression adjustment?
Thanks!

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Lovely bikes, congrats! Just a question for this model so I don't open up a new topic if you don't mind?
I have found this bike used for a good price and I was wondering if the Monarch R rear shock can be replaced with a RL or RT? I plan to do a lot of km's on tarmac before hitting the trails and it seems like the Monarch R doesn't have a compression adjustment?
Thanks!

I'm not sure mate. Not that clued up on all the technicalities

 

[DaveMatthews]

Looks like they can be interchangeable... I think...
Monarch R | RS-MNR-R-C3 | RockShox (sram.com)

Monarch RL | RS-MNR-RL-C2 | RockShox (sram.com)

 

[1oldfart]

Lovely bikes, congrats! Just a question for this model so I don't open up a new topic if you don't mind?
I have found this bike used for a good price and I was wondering if the Monarch R rear shock can be replaced with a RL or RT? I plan to do a lot of km's on tarmac before hitting the trails and it seems like the Monarch R doesn't have a compression adjustment?
Thanks!

I am on the 2020 and ride to the trails, i do not have a car.
Zero problem. I never tought of improving the suspension.
Just like any bike, proper tires PSI and adjust suspension, that is it.

 

[Jarv]

Lucky to get one of these back in February. Not sure what the French equivalent of rocking horse shit is but you can't find one for amour or argent over here in France.

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Lucky to get one of these back in February. Not sure what the French equivalent of rocking horse shit is but you can't find one for amour or argent over here in France.

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You enjoying it?

 

[Jarv]

You enjoying it?

Loving it MrMarzocchi. I have never been a serious mountain biker but enjoyed getting out from time to time. Since getting the Stance I look forward to getting out as much as work life allows. So great finding new tracks near me that I didn’t know existed.

 

[MrMarzocchi]

Loving it MrMarzocchi. I have never been a serious mountain biker but enjoyed getting out from time to time. Since getting the Stance I look forward to getting out as much as work life allows. So great finding new tracks near me that I didn’t know existed.

It's incredible isn't it. Can go for miles an never get tired. Fast too ?‍?

 

[kjneil77]

It's incredible isn't it. Can go for miles an never get tired. Fast too ?‍?

A couple days after I got mine, I did my mate for some fun Intermediate downhill ride - it handles quite nice (before and after pix - dustorama hahaha) would've been nice to have the dropper post but it was manageable, climbing is not a problem anymore!
I really like this bike

 

[Kongost]

Here ya go... from a 42 km ride yesterday

is it a cover or ???around the battery

 

[DaveMatthews]

is it a cover or ???around the battery

That is a neoprene/velcro calf brace I found on Amazon. I use it to wrap around/cover the bottom of the battery where it meets the frame.
Keeps the water and mud/junk out of that cavity.

 

[1oldfart]

That is a neoprene/velcro calf brace I found on Amazon. I use it to wrap around/cover the bottom of the battery where it meets the frame.
Keeps the water and mud/junk out of that cavity.

Maybe adding 2 more it might help the battery on minus 25 days?
How much was it?

 

[DaveMatthews]

Maybe adding 2 more it might help the battery on minus 25 days?
How much was it?

Came as a pack of 2...

Heekooi Calf Brace, Shin Splint Compression Sleeve (1 Pair) for Swelling, Edema, Hiking, Training, Adjustable Calf Support, Shin Brace for Men and Women : Amazon.ca: Health & Personal Care

 

[1oldfart]

Help please. I recently got my small 2021Stance E+. I am done fine tuning my fit.
To fine tune my fork i would like to know if it comes with 0 or 1 or 2 spacers.
At only 140 pounds i suspect just adjusting air pressure i am not doing all i can
to personalize the adjustment. I do a few small drops, no jumps. I suspect it could be better
at dealing with small roots/rocks. I am happy with the rear.
Thanks.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Help please. I recently got my small 2021Stance E+. I am done fine tuning my fit.
To fine tune my fork i would like to know if it comes with 0 or 1 or 2 spacers.
At only 140 pounds i suspect just adjusting air pressure i am not doing all i can
to personalize the adjustment. I do a few small drops, no jumps. I suspect it could be better
at dealing with small roots/rocks. I am happy with the rear.
Thanks.

I wish I could tell you. I've never taken mine apart, just used air. I can only recommend asking LBS/Giant.

 

[anfos]

Help please. I recently got my small 2021Stance E+. I am done fine tuning my fit.
To fine tune my fork i would like to know if it comes with 0 or 1 or 2 spacers.
At only 140 pounds i suspect just adjusting air pressure i am not doing all i can
to personalize the adjustment. I do a few small drops, no jumps. I suspect it could be better
at dealing with small roots/rocks. I am happy with the rear.
Thanks.

I did take the top cap off and there are no spacers for this fork so it can't be adjusted

 

[malc101]

That is a neoprene/velcro calf brace I found on Amazon. I use it to wrap around/cover the bottom of the battery where it meets the frame.
Keeps the water and mud/junk out of that cavity.

Oh great on that battery cover! I was about to make one from an old wet suit leg. After finding water in mine from a muddy ride I've been taping mine up. Seems like a really bad design on the battery/frame interface. Does Giant not know of any automobile engineers who've solved this problem a million times before in cars that drive all winter through salt spray? It is also a good idea to make a rear fender stub that goes from the bottom pivot up to the top linkage. That prevents splatter of the frame bearings and motor from the rear wheel.