Giant Talon 29 2 is
Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminum hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.
FEATURES:
- Proven alloy performance: ALUXX aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering.
- Balance and stability: Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).
- XC control: Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.
SPECS:
Frame | ALUXX-Grade aluminium, disc |
Fork |
SR Suntour XCM30, QR, alloy steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel(29) M: 100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) |
Shock | N/A |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm |
Grips | Giant Sole-O |
Stem |
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) |
Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9mm |
Saddle | Giant |
Pedals | MTB caged |
Shifters | Shimano Altus M2010, 2x9 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2020 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 |
Brakes | Tektro TDK143, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
Brake Levers | Tektro TDK143 |
Cassette | Shimano Deore HG200, 11x32 |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Crankset |
ProWheel forged, 22/36 XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 175mm (29) L: 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) |
Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
Rims | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall |
Hubs | Alloy, sealed bearing |
Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
Tires |
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead |
Extras | 2.4" max tire size, 32t max chainring size |