The climb has always been the tax on a good day's riding. You grind up, lungs going, and by the time you point downhill your legs have nothing left for the bit you came for.
The Giant Stance E+ 1 changes that sum. It carries you up fresh, so the descent gets you at your best, and you fit in more laps before the light fades.
A motor that keeps working when you do
The heart of this Giant Stance E+ e-MTB is the SyncDrive Pro 3X motor, a 2.6kg unit putting out up to 800W of peak power and 100Nm of torque. It holds strong assist across a wide range of pedalling speeds, so support doesn't fall away when a climb drags on.
Giant quotes an 11% better torque-to-weight ratio over the previous motor, which shows up as steadier climbing on loose, technical ground. The rear suspension uses more anti-squat to cut energy loss, so less of your effort disappears into the bike bobbing.
Set up to stay planted
New FlexPoint suspension gives 140mm of active rear travel with a 150mm fork, smoothing out roots, rock and ruts. The geometry helps too. A steeper 76.5-degree seat tube angle sits you in a stronger climbing position, while a slacker 64.5-degree head angle and lower bottom bracket drop keep the bike calm and stable when the trail steepens.
Ride data your way
The Giant E+ system keeps things simple. Support modes are colour-coded, and the RideControl Dash 2 shows the info you want and nothing you don't. The removable EnergyPak Smart 800 battery covers long days on this Giant e-MTB, and you can add a 250Wh or 200Wh range extender for bigger routes. The RideControl app lets you balance torque, efficiency and range to suit the ride.
Features
- SyncDrive Pro 3X motor with 100Nm of torque
- FlexPoint suspension with 140mm rear travel and 150mm fork
- RideControl Dash 2 display
- Removable EnergyPak Smart 800 battery system
- Steep 76.5-degree seat tube angle and 64.5-degree head tube angle
Who it suits
This one is for riders who want to spend more of the ride on the fun stuff, on UK trail centre loops or rough, rooty bridleways. If you stick to smooth canal paths or want the lightest possible bike for lifting over gates, a different Giant electric mountain bike will fit you better. For anyone chasing more descents per outing, an electric full-suspension trail bike like this earns its place in the shed.