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    MSRP
    $800
    Where to Buy
    $800

    At Giant

    $799

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.9
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Giant SXC32-2
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    microSHIFT Advent
    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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    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 2
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    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorsEclipse; Phoenix Fire

    Fork

    SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M:100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    FP-B902W

    Stem

    Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)

    Saddle

    Giant ErgoContact Trail

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    MTB caged

    Grips

    Giant Sole-O

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT Advent, RD-M6195M, 1x9, clutch

    Crank

    ProWheel Charm, w/ Steel C.Ring, O Chain Guard, 52.5mm chainline XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)

    Shifters

    microSHIFT Advent, 1x9

    Cassette

    microSHIFT, CS-H093, 11-46, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

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

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant GX03V 29/27.5, 6061 aluminum, double wall, 21mm inner width, disc, 28h

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Hub, M9202-F, 6-bolt rotor mount. [R] Giant Tracker Hub, M9201-R, microspine body, HG type. 15x110 TA F / 12x142 TA R

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Tracker Hub, M9202-F, 6-bolt rotor mount. [R] Giant Tracker Hub, M9201-R, microspine body, HG type. 15x110 TA F / 12x142 TA R

    Tires

    Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.2 / Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4, 60 TPI, wire bead

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