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    Talon 22018 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $765
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 2 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 2
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    Gear Range

    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)

    25 mph

    Talon 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Talon 22018 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Colors: Matte Black / Neon Yellow; Satin Blue / Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM HLO, hydraulic lockout, preload adjust, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Contact Comfort

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Platform, Caged

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio, Direct Mount

    Crank

    Prowheel RAID-501TT, 22/36

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera

    Cassette

    Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    ▶ Tektro HDC M285, Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC-M285

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XC-2 Disc, Tubeless

    Spokes

    Sapim Leader, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Rear Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless, 60 TPI

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