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Talon 29er 2
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$650| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 8 |
| Groupset | X4, Altus |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Aug 2013 · Seb Rogers
The Talon 2’s 26in wheels give it a noticeably nimble ride – it just needs a fork upgrade to really shine
Jun 2013
We’re just as guilty as others, testing expensive bikes is no doubt an enjoyable part of the job. However for many, these bikes are just unrealistic, and for those giving the sport a try, an entry-level bike is the perfect way to test the water. The Trek Mamba ($999) and Giant Talon 29er 0 ($1099) …
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
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum Color: White / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR XCT 29", 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SR XCT |
| Stem | Giant Sport Alloy |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Performance MTB |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | MTB Caged, Alloy |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X4 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Crank | SR Suntour XCT-V2, 22/32/42 |
| Shifters | SRAM X4, 3x8 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 820 11x32, 8-Speed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Brakes | Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc, 160mm Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro RS360A |
| Rims | Giant XC 29 Alloy, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Tracker Sport, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Tracker Sport, 32h |
| Tires | Kenda Small Block Eight, 29x2.1 |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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