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2013 Giant

Talon 29er 0

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,125
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetX7, Deore
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Talon 29er 0
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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)

35 mph

Talon 29er 0

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
BikeRadar
Giant Talon 27.5 4 review

Oct 2013 · David Rome

Confident handling and respectable components in an entry-level package

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Flow Mountain Bike
Comparison: Giant Talon 29er 0 and Trek Mamba 29

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) …

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

ColorSatin Black / Red/white

Fork

Rock Shox XC30 w/Lockout, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Powerspline

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Connect XC, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

MTB Caged, Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X7

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore LX

Crank

SRAM S800, 22/33/44

Shifters

SRAM X5, 3x10 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030 11x36, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M395, 160mm

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M395

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC29 2, Double Wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 29x2.1

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