Giant Stance E+: suspension setup & specs
The Giant Stance E+ is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 150 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. It is powered by Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X (100 Nm) or Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm). Here you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Giant STL 36 Air (150 mm) | Giant Crest FloTrac Air | – | 140 mm | Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm) 625 Wh | – | €4,000 | Setup → |
| 1 | Giant STL 36 Air (150 mm) | Giant Crest FloTrac Air | – | 140 mm | Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X (100 Nm) 800 Wh | 25.7 kg | €4,500 | Setup → |
| 0 | FOX 36 Float Rhythm (150 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 185x52.5 | 140 mm | Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X (100 Nm) 800 Wh | 25.4 kg | €5,500 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Giant Stance E+ is right where the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category usually is: 150 mm up front against a median of 150 mm from 101 bikes. The rear offers 140 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Giant Talon E+ and the Giant Reign Advanced E+ in the Giant range. Giant builds the frame from aluminium.
At a minimum of 25.4 kg (0 build), the Giant Stance E+ is heavier than its category median of 23.4 kg – 2.0 kg more. Within the range, weight varies by 0.3 kg. Prices for the Giant Stance E+ start at €4,000 (2), below the category median of €5,500. The top build, 0, costs €5,500. Giant uses FOX suspension throughout. The fork line-up ranges from the Giant STL 36 Air to the FOX 36 Float Rhythm. It is powered by Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm) or Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X (100 Nm) with a 625–800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 36 Float Rhythm): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Air shock (Giant Crest FloTrac Air): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Giant Stance E+
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Giant specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
150 mm fork (2, 1)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm |
150 mm fork, 52.5 mm shock stroke (0)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 12.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 14.7 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 15.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 14.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 / Dissector 2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.