2020 Giant
Talon 1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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CA$1,199($901)| Weight | 30.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour RAIDON |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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, disc Color: Silver / Black |
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| Fork | Suntour Raidon 27.5", air spring, 100mm, QR, LO-R, alloy steerer, rebound adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM SX Power Spline |
| Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Sport Comfort |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Platform MTB |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle, Power Spline, 30t |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
| Rims | Giant GX03, 27.5", Disc, Double Wall (21mm inner) |
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| Spokes | stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Tires | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead |
Last updated April 27