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A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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$720| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore, Alivio |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"

Jan 2020
The Talon 29 1 is Giant’s cross countryish, entry-level hardtail that offers a snappy and agile ride at a perfectly budget-friendly price. The spec is good for the money, however the flexy fork and an XC-focused geometry limits the bike to mellower routes. Ribble HT Ti SRAM GX Eagle hardtail review Boardman MHT 8.9 2020 review The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 - the best budget buys ridden and rated The 2020 Talon 29 1 here tops the Talon range. It’s built around a good looking alloy frame and gets an SR Suntour Raidon air fork with 100mm of travel.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Neon Orange / Black/charcoal; Gray / Neon Green/black |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM HLO 27.5, 100mm travel, Coil spring with hydraulic lockout, with preload adjuster Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | ProWheel |
| Stem | Giant Sport, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780mm x 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Comfort (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin Anti-slip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crank | ProWheel Raid, 22/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Acera M4000, 2x9 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
| Rims | XC-2 wheelset Giant Disc-21 27.5, tubeless ready, 21mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Leader, 14g |
| Front Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball |
| Rear Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball |
| Tires | Maxxis Ardent, 27.5 x 2.25, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless |
First added March 31
Last updated April 15
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