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    Talon 29er2016 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $850
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    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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    Terrain
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    Handling
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    Talon 29er
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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)

    31 mph

    Talon 29er

    Highest gear

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    Spec Level

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    Geometry
    Specs
    Talon 29er2016 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Dark Blue / Red

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM HLO w/ hydraulic lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Threaded, Sealed

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Sport XC, Low rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect, upright

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    MTB Caged

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    Shimano Alivio, 22/30/40

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200 11x34, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro Auriga, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Auriga, Hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy, Double wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h

    Tires

    Maxxis Crossmark, 29x2.1

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