Giant Reign Advanced 1 vs Giant Reign SX

Giant

Reign Advanced 1

Giant

Reign SX

Top of the rangeEnduroFull suspensionCarbon2025

Entry levelEnduroFull suspensionAluminium2023

Two builds of the Giant Reign line: 25 differences, mostly in the components.

GiantGiant Reign Advanced 1

GiantGiant Reign SX

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Reign Advanced 1 is 3.55 kg lighter than Giant Reign SX (brand figures).
Giant Reign Advanced 1 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, against Shimano Deore.
Giant Reign SX has 20 mm more fork travel than Giant Reign Advanced 1.
Giant Reign Advanced 1 is the newer model (2025).

Key specs11 differences

Model year 2025 2023

Weight 14.45 kg 18 kg +3.55 kg

Frame Carbon

As printed

Material: Carbon

Aluminium

As printed

Material: Aluminium

Suspension Full suspension, 170 / 160 mm Full suspension, 190 / 165 mm

As printed

Type de Suspension: Tout Suspendu

Fork model Fox 38 Factory, 170mm, GRIP X2 damper, 15x110 Kabolt X, 44mm offset Fox 40 Performance, GRIP damper, 190mm, 20x110, custom tuned for Giant

Shock Fox Float X2 Factory, 205/62.5, custom tuned for Giant Fox DHX2 Performance Elite ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" front, 27.5" rear · Giant TRX WheelSystem ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Giant AM, alloy

Drivetrain 1×12 1×10

Groupset SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Higher range Shimano Deore

Brake model TRP EVO DH-R, hydraulic, TRP rotors [F]220mm, [R]200mm SRAM Code R ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Dropper · Contact Switch AT dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · Giant Contact, 30.9mm, 400mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Reign Advanced 1 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very high equipment.
Reign SX · Mountain bike very demanding, entry-level equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Giant Reign Advanced 1Giant Reign SXother enduro mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Discipline Enduro Enduro

Frame and fork1 difference

Max tyre clearance 64 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 64 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 160mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5 or 29-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - M

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 165mm Maestro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle, 27.5-inch rear wheel compatible, flip chip - Maestro

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand} Praxis, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Suspension2 differences

Fork travel 170 mm 190 mm +20 mm

Rear travel 160 mm 165 mm +5 mm

Drivetrain7 differences

Groupset brand SRAM Shimano

Shifting Electronic, wireless Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Deore RD-M5120 Shimano Deore SL-M4100, 1x10

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 10 −2

Chainring teeth SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, DUB, 32t Praxis Cadet HD M24, 32t, 165mm, 55mm chainline ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10x52 Higher range Shimano Deore M4100, 11x46 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Higher range Shimano Deore RD-M5120 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM AXS Pod, discrete clamp, 1x12 Shimano Deore SL-M4100, 1x10 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

TRP DH-R EVO Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Code R Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 220 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 220 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor 200 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 200 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 29" front, 27.5" rear ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29"

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Rim inner width 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres [F] Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, DD, TR tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand} [F] Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5 WT, 3C MaxxTerra, DD, TR tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 64 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 64 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar Giant Contact TR35, 800x35mm, 35mm rise ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Contact SL TR35, 800x35mm, 20mm rise ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Giant Contact SL 35 ^{°Value not published by the brand} TruVativ Descendant Direct Mount 35, 50mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Contact Switch AT dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Contact, 30.9mm, 400mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size M M

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Reign Advanced 1

Size of Reign SX

Differences measured from

Reign Advanced 1 · MD LOW
Reign SX · MD MID

Stack and reach

Reign Advanced 1 · MD LOW Reign Advanced 1 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 448 · Stack (mm) 638
Reign SX · MD MID Reign SX · MD MID — Reach (mm) 452 · Stack (mm) 635

Geometry14 differences

Size MD LOW MD MID

Reach 448 mm 452 mm +4 mm

Stack 638 mm 635 mm −3 mm

Top tube (effective) 589 mm 588 mm −1 mm

Seat tube 425 mm 425 mm

Head tube 105 mm 105 mm

Head angle 62.7° 63.1° +0.4°

Seat angle 77.5° 77.9° +0.4°

Chainstays 445 mm 443 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 1,246 mm 1,228 mm −18 mm

Front centre 802 mm 786 mm −16 mm

Standover 733 mm 737 mm +4 mm

BB drop 29 mm 25 mm −4 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 56 mm +12 mm

Stem 40 mm 50 mm +10 mm

Handlebar width 800 mm –

Crank length 170 mm 165 mm −5 mm

Trail– 130 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Reign Advanced 1 or Giant Reign SX?

Giant Reign Advanced 1 weighs 14.45 kg, Giant Reign SX 18 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Reign Advanced 1 and Giant Reign SX come with?

Giant Reign Advanced 1: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission. Giant Reign SX: Shimano Deore.

How do Giant Reign Advanced 1 and Giant Reign SX compare on geometry?

In size MD LOW, Giant Reign Advanced 1 has a stack of 638 mm for a reach of 448 mm; in size MD MID, Giant Reign SX has 635 mm for 452 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Giant Reign Advanced 1 vs Giant Reign SX

At a glance

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Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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