Talon 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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MSRP | $750 |
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Weight | 30.5 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
Groupset | Alivio, Acera |
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 Colors: Metallic Black / Orange; Pure Red / Silver |
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Fork | RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Shock | N/A Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
Saddle | Giant custom |
Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
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 Type: 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 |
Last updated March 23