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    Talon 22021 Giant
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    MSRP
    $735
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		microSHIFT Advent, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 2 is a 27.5″ / 29″ 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
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    24 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 22021 Giant
    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

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Sport Custom

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    Pedals

    Platform

    Groupset
    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)

    Brake Levers

    Tektro TKD143

    Wheels
    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

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