2020 Giant Talon 2
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 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30.5 lbs |
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 100mm front |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Acera |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 9 — 18 speed
Talon 2
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6'1" – 6'6"
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Metallic Black / Orange; Pure Red / Silver |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |