Enduro is the link between the most extreme gravity and the great positive gradients. Bikes capable of tackling descents capable of worrying the means from dh and which at the same time must allow you to grind up climbs for several hours.
Two worlds that apparently might seem like day and night, but which find an incredible balance in these mediums. Over the years a lot has changed in this sector, this bike has been able to adapt to changes, in some cases anticipating them, while maintaining its own philosophy well contained in the master system of which she owns.
DATASHEET
A bike designed for competitions, with preforming but highly reliable components', this is the clearest summary of this vehicle.
The drivetrain is entirely entrusted to the xt group, which needs no introduction, fox performance elite fork and mono x2 performance customized for the taiwan brand give a high level race footprint.
For the sliding parts, the reign is fitted with the wheels of the house tr-1 while the tires are from the maxxis house, with the front axle and the rear minion at the rear, two absolute points of reference for the world of enduro.
For all the other components, the substance was taken care of using giant branded components.
The only small drawback are the brakes, also from Shimano, where the choice fell on the 4-piston deore, a certainly reliable model, but with a little effort the perfect bikes could have been obtained.
GEOMETRY
| S | M | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 431 | 431 | 464 | 496 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 76,4° | 76,4° | 76,4° | 76,4° |
| C | HORIZONTAL TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 574 | 601 | 640 | 666 |
| D | STEERING TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| E | STEERING ANGLE | 64,6° | 64,6° | 64,6° | 64,6° |
| F | FORK RAKE (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| G | TRAIL (mm) | 132,7 | 132,7 | 132,7 | 132,7 |
| H | WHEELBASE (mm) | 1191 | 1220 | 1262 | 1289 |
| I | REAR UNDERCARRIAGE LENGTH (mm) | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| K | STACK (mm) | 622 | 622 | 631 | 640 |
| L | REACH (mm) | 423 | 451 | 488 | 511 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 757 | 759 | 781 | 804 |
| N | HANDLEBAR WIDTH C / C (mm) | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| O | HANDLEBAR STEM LENGTH (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 165 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Q | WHEELS SIZE | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
MOUNTING
proof
The first term that comes to mind to define this medium is different. Looking at the technical data sheet, the 148 mm of travel at the rear immediately jump to attention, which seem a little compared to the technical choices of other players, but at home Giant have great confidence in their kinematics and it is not the first time that they are able to anticipate the times, just think of when the trance came out, which with its 110 mm paved the way for today's back country.
uphill
I've been using this bike for more than two months and the thing that surprises me most is the speed it has on the climbs. differences in height are grinded as if we were riding an all-mountain bike, thanks to the position in the saddle that allows you to better adjust the height of the handlebars and consequently the distension of the torso and the excellent work of the master system. This bike calls the great alpine tours and in the relaunches outside the curves it has a reactivity never before experienced on a modern enduro.
downhill
But the reign is used to make the downhill times and so how are you doing? You have to get carried away, you immediately feel the potential, but those who have 'the patience to understand it will get' great satisfaction from this bike. For bike park lovers, the reign is a reactive toy, which comes out of curves like a bullet and which maintains stability in any situation.
For agonists, this vehicle has everything you need to compete, as long as you have an active and dynamic guide, where the body also works in harmony with the vehicle. we are not in front of the classic steamroller that you put there and does everything by itself, this bike must be driven.
The negative notes concern the braking system, if the 203mm discs are an excellent choice on this type of bike, the deore does not always prove to be up to the situation, this vehicle needs more power to disconnect better.
conclusions
I always thought that enduro bikes were excellent for racing but that less muscular bikes were better for alpine tours, with this reign I have to change my mind, apart from a few details this reign confirms its name by placing itself as the queen of enduro bikes.
A surprising quality-price ratio, with a race-ready set-up that can't be asked for better. For the agonist who wants a means of substance and for the amateur looking for an all-round bike, this Reign will be a surprise.
