2021 Giant
Talon 2
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$735| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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: Concrete; Red Clay |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5 or 29, 80mm or 100mm, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, lockout Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | N/A Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Sport Custom |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Platform |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent 1X 9 speed w/clutch |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | ProWheel Charm, 30t for 27.5", 32t for 29" |
| Shifters | Shimano M315 |
| Cassette | microSHIFT, Micro-Shift Advent, 11x42t 9 Speed cassette |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 |
| Brakes | Tektro TKD143, hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro TKD143 |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 27.5 or 29 wheelset, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Tires | Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead |
Last updated April 27