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    Talon 42021 Giant
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    MSRP
    $600
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    2.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		microSHIFT, microSHIFT Mezzo
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 7
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 4 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 4
    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)

    22 mph

    Talon 4

    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 42021 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

    Colors: Trekking Green; Metallic Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCE 29 (100mm travel) or SR Suntour XCE 27.5 (80mm of travel)

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant custom

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    Pedals

    Platform

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    MicroShift M21S 7 speed

    Front Derailleur

    MicroShift M382B

    Crank

    ProWheel forged, 22/36

    Shifters

    MicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger type

    Cassette

    Shimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    Brakes

    Tektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mm

    Brake Levers

    RS360A 3-Finger lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width

    Spokes

    Stainless

    Front Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker, 32h

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead

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