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    MSRP
    ($859)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.9
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    CUES
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    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 upper 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)

    28 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
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorMetallic Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM 30 XS & S 27.5 80mm travel All other sizes 100mm travel

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport, 7-degree

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS 27.5 730mm All other sizes 780mm

    Saddle

    Giant custom

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm XS 27.5 300mm All other sizes 375mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    MTB caged

    Grips

    Giant Sole-O

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CUES RD-U4000

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    ProWheel forged, 22/36

    Shifters

    Shimano CUES SL-4000, 1x9

    Cassette

    Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x46

    Chain

    Shimano CUES LG500

    Brakes

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

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC M275

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    alloy, sealed bearing

    Rear Hub

    alloy, sealed bearing

    Tires

    Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead

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