2022 Giant

Talon 1

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$950
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkGiant SXC32-2
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
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)

24 mph

Talon 1

27 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size SM, Just right
  • 5'9", size LG, Too large
Reviews
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

Tire Clearance2.4"

ColorsBlack; Hematite

Fork

SXC32-2 RL, air spring, QR, alloy steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)

Travel80mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

cartridge

Stem

Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29)

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29)

Saddle

Giant custom

Seatpost

Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29)

TypeRigid

Pedals

MTB caged

Grips

Giant Sole-O

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5120

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

ProWheel Charm, 30t (27.5) or 32t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29)

Shifters

Shimano Deore M4100, 1x10

Cassette

Shimano Deore M4100, 11x42

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDC M275

Wheels
Rims

Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width

Spokes

stainless, 14g

Front Hub

alloy, ball bearing

Rear Hub

alloy, ball bearing

Tires

Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.4", wire bead

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