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    Talon 29er2015 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $860
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Alivio, Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 29er is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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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)

    35 mph

    Talon 29er

    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 29er2015 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    Color: Matte Black / Gloss Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM w/ hydraulic lockout, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano sealed

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Sport, Low rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect, Upright

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Alloy MTB w/toe strap

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera

    Crank

    Shimano Acera, 22/32/44

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200 11x34, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro HDC300, Hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC300

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy, Double wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport Disc, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport Disc, 32h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 29x2.10

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