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2014 Giant

Talon 29er 1

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

$1,380
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetX7, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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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
MBR
Giant Talon 27.5 0 (2015) review - MBR

Jun 2015 · Alan Muldoon

The Giant Talon 27.5 0 has a great frame and fork but the old school geometry holds it back in the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test

Highs
  • Frame is a class act

Lows
  • Geometry and cockpit are stuck in the dark ages

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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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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-grade aluminum

ColorSatin Gray / Blue

Fork

RockShox XC 30 Gold, w/TurnKey lockout, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Power Spline

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Connect XC, low rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact, Upright

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy MTB w/toe strap

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X7, Type 2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

SRAM S800, 22/33/44

Shifters

SRAM X7, Trigger Shift

Cassette

SRAM PG1030 11x36, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M446, hydraulic disc, 160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M445

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-XC2, double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Giant Sport Tracker Off Road, 32h

Rear Hub

Giant Sport Tracker Off Road, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 29x2.25

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