2025 Giant Stance vs 2026 Scott Genius
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Scott Genius
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Stance numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and head angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Stance L | Scott Genius M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 460 | |
| Stack | 632 | 626 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 65.1 | |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 77.1 | +0.6° |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 440 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1227 | 1216 | −11 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 739 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Scott Genius minus the Giant Stance. Full charts: 2025 Giant Stance, 2026 Scott Genius.
Where each sits in its class
Giant StanceScott Genius
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant StanceGiant Stance 2025 | Scott Genius910 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Stance | Scott Genius |
| Fork | Giant Crest 34 | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Raidon | Fox NUDE 5T |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES SL-6000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | Giant TRA 2 | Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35 | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | Syncros Endurance |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch AT | Syncros Duncan |
| Saddle | Giant Romero | Syncros Tofino |
| Headset | not listed | Syncros Acros angle-adjustable |
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