2020 Giant

Talon 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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MSRP$750
Weight30.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

Talon 2

27 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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off.road.cc
2020 Giant Talon 29 1 review

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.

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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

ColorsMetallic Black / Orange; Pure Red / Silver

Fork

RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano

Stem

Giant Sport, 7-degree

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8

Saddle

Giant custom

Seatpost

Giant Sport, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

platform

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDC M275

Wheels
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

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