2011 Giant

Talon 29er 2

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$770
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetX4, Alivio
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

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

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
What's the best way to spend $1000? The Giant Talon 29er Vs. The Giant Yukon FX

Oct 2012 · MBA Action

The Giant Yukon FX versus the Giant Talon 29er Bike shootouts usually corral similar bikes that sell for around the same price to battle it out for

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BikeRadar
Giant Talon 2 review

Jan 2011 · Seb Rogers

A potentially great trail riding bike is let down by RockShox’s uninspiring, outdated and outclassed Dart fork

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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum

ColorBlack / Red

Fork

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

Travel100mm

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

TypeRigid

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

TypeMechanical 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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