In this video I’m diving into the flip chip settings on my 2023 Giant Reign Advanced Pro and actually putting them to the test instead of just talking about it. The whole point is to figure out if flipping that little chip is a real, on-trail change you can feel, or if it’s more of a “nice on paper” feature that most people won’t notice once you’re pointed down a proper trail. I run through what I’m changing, why I’m changing it, and what I’m looking for when I ride—how the bike feels in corners, how it holds speed, and whether it feels more stable or more playful depending on the setting. If you’ve been wondering which flip chip position to run on a Reign (or any modern enduro bike with a similar setup), this is basically my real-world take: test it back-to-back, pay attention to how the bike behaves, and choose the setting that matches the trails you ride most. Big thanks to my local shop Cycle Obsession in NZ for the support.