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    Talon 29er 22011 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $770
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Hayes Mechanical Disc
    		X4, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 29er 2 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and hayes mechanical disc brakes.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
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    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 29er 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)

    33 mph

    Talon 29er 2

    Highest gear

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    Spec Level

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    Geometry
    Specs
    Talon 29er 22011 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum

    Color: Black / Red

    Fork

    SR XTC 29" (Custom for Giant) w/ Lockout, 100mm Travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Sealed Cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport Alloy

    Handlebar

    Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Performance MTB

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    MTB Caged, Alloy

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.4

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivo

    Crank

    Shimano M311, 22/32/42

    Shifters

    SRAM X.4, Trigger

    Cassette

    PG820 11x32, 8-Speed

    Chain

    HG-73

    Brakes

    Hayes MX-4 Disc

    Type: Hayes Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro 2

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-XC2 29" Sport, Double Wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula Semi-Sealed Bearing, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Formula Semi-Sealed Bearing, 32h

    Tires

    Maxxis Crossmark, 29X2.1

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