2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R vs 2026 Giant Trance X
The Giant Trance X size closest to your S4 - 29 is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Giant Trance X
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo R in S4 - 29, the Giant Trance X in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Levo R numbers we have for size S4 - 29 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo R S4 - 29 | Giant Trance X XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 507 | +32 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 640 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.4 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 620mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 447mm | 440 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1246mm | 1281 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 40 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 339mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 783mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425mm | 475 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 550mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.8 |
Differences are the Giant Trance X minus the Specialized Turbo Levo R. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo R, 2026 Giant Trance X.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo RGiant Trance X
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 | Specialized Turbo Levo RS-Works R | Giant Trance X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SRAM Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 36 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe GENIE Ultimate | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX | Praxis Cadet |
| Chainring | SRAM Transmission | Praxis Cadet |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 S-Works | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse SL II | Giant TRA 2 |
| Tire | Specialized Control | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Ultimate | Shimano MT420 |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Neo E-Optimized | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power Mirror | Giant Romero |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Trance X 2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-66 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Tactal Pro |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Switch AT |
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