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2013 Giant

Talon 29er 1

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

$900
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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)

35 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
Trail Tested: The $1380 Giant Talon 27.5 1

Jun 2014 · MBA Action

Proof That Spending A Little Can Take You A Long Way The popular Giant Talon aluminum hardtail has been offered for years, but the 2014 version is a big

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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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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 Aluminum

ColorDark Metallic Silver / Blue/white

Fork

SR Suntour XCR V3 29" w/Lockout, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano ES25 Octalink

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Sport, Low Rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Performance MTB

Seatpost

Giant Sport, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

MTB Caged, Alloy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

Shimano M371, 22/32/44

Shifters

Shimano Alivio, 3x9 Speed

Cassette

Shimano HG-20 11x34, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro HDC300, 160mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDC300

Wheels
Rims

Giant Alloy, Double Wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 29x2.1

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