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2011 Giant

Talon 29er 1

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,000
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour RAIDON
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, X5
BrakesGiant Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Talon 29er 1
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Talon 29er 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
What's the best way to spend $1000? The Giant Talon 29er Vs. The Giant Yukon FX

Oct 2012 · MBA Action

The Giant Yukon FX versus the Giant Talon 29er Bike shootouts usually corral similar bikes that sell for around the same price to battle it out for

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BikeRadar
Giant Talon 1 review

Feb 2010 · Guy Kesteven

The substandard fork and brakes choke the obvious potential of an outstanding trail frame

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum

ColorWhite / Blue

Fork

SR Raidon 29" (Custom for Giant), Alloy Steerer, 15QR w/ Lockout, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Giant Sport Alloy

Handlebar

Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

MTB Caged, Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.5

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano M442, 22/32/42

Shifters

SRAM X.5, Trigger

Cassette

PG950 11x34, 9-Speed

Chain

HG-73

Brakes

Giant ROOT, Hydraulic

TypeGiant Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Giant ROOT

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC2 29" Sport, Double Wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker, 15QR Sealed, [R] Formula Semi-Sealed, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker, 15QR Sealed, [R] Formula Semi-Sealed, 32h

Tires

Maxxis Crossmark, 29X2.1

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