Find out why Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder picked a Giant Reign Advanced Pro as his test bike for the 2024 season, what he liked and disliked about the Reign throughout the year, and what components he chose as his favorite.
Schroeder's Giant Reign Advanced Pro 0 Build
Size: Large // 29-inch wheels
Fork: 170mm Öhlins RXF 38 m.2
Shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate (205x62.5)
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR drivetrain (170mm cranks, 10-51T cassette, 32T chainring)
Brakes: Magura MT7 HC3 with 203mm rotors F/R
Wheels: 29-inch HUNT Enduro Wide Alloy
Tires: Maxxis High Roller (DH casing, MaxxGrip)
Handlebar: Burgtec Bryceland Ride High Alloy (38mm rise, 790mm width)
Stem: DEITY Copperhead (50mm length)
Grips: Burgtec Bartender Pro
Pedals: DEITY Deftrap
Dropper: 200mm TranzX
Saddle: WTB Silverado (135mm width)
Weight: 36.3 lb / 16.4 kg
Enduro Fork Test Sessions - https://youtu.be/uRBukbLlIZA
Gravity Tire Test Sessions - https://youtu.be/bv80jm0vOsA
6 Brakes Tested in Whistler - https://youtu.be/ArTb0mes19o
Video Contents
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Why the Reign?
1:25 - 2024 Reign Build Kits
2:10 - Things we liked about the Reign
3:43 - Things we disliked about the Reign
5:27 - On Trail Performance
7:43 - Öhlins RXF38 m.2 Setup and Impressions
8:31 - Rear Shocks: FOX DHX2 and RockShox Vivid Ultimate
9:35 - Maxxis High Roller 3 Impressions
10:59 - Wheels: Specialized Traverse and HUNT Enduro Wide
12:38 - Shimano XTR Drivetrain Impressions
14:12 - Brakes: SRAM Maven and Magura MT7 HC3
15:36 - Contact points
17:50 - Outro