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    MSRP
    $750$579
    Where to Buy
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    $579

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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    29.8 lbs32.2 lbs
    3.4
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 30 Silver TKSuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, AceraTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Talon 29 2 is a 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
    2020 Talon 29 2
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 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)

    28 mph

    2020 Talon 29 2

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 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 Aluminum, disc

    ColorsGray / Silver; Orange / Gunmetal Black

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    ColorsGray / Silver; Orange / Gunmetal Black

    Fork

    RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Giant Sport, 7-degree

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Giant custom

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant GX03V 29", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball

    Rear Hub

    [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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