A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components, priced near the middle of the Talon model range. Compare the full range
MSRP | $750 |
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Weight | 30.5 lbs / 13.8 kg |
Front Travel | 100mm |
Frame | Aluminum |
Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
Wheels | 27.5″ |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
Groupset | Alivio, Acera |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 9 — 18 speed
The Talon 2 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The Talon 2 is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding downhill.
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Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
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Fork | RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout |
Rear Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
Saddle | Giant custom |
Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 |
Pedals | platform |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
Crank | Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36 |
Shifters | Shimano Acera |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Brakes | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
Rims | Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
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Spokes | stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball |
Rear Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball |
Tires | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead |