DESCRIPTION
The Giant Talon 2 is where the mountain bike experience starts. Its redesigned, lighter and more durable ALUXX aluminium frame pairs with a smooth suspension fork, a 1x drivetrain and high-volume tyres to give aspiring trail riders room to grow. New geometry, internal cable routing and an integrated chainstay protector round out a hardtail that is everything you need to evolve and advance on New Zealand trails.
Key Features
- All-new lighter ALUXX aluminium hardtail frame with internal cable routing
- SXC32 coil suspension fork, 80mm or 100mm travel depending on size
- Microshift Advent 1x9 drivetrain with a clutch rear derailleur
- Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes (180mm front / 160mm rear)
- 27.5in or 29in wheels depending on frame size
- Clearance for high-volume tyres up to 2.4in
- Maxxis Rekon / Rekon Race 2.4in tyres on double-wall rims
- Giant Connect Trail alloy cockpit and integrated chainstay protector
Who Is the Giant Talon 2 For?
For the aspiring mountain biker who wants a durable, capable and great-value alloy hardtail to learn and progress on. The simple, reliable 1x9 drivetrain and confident geometry make it easy to ride and easy to live with.
On New Zealand trails, the suspension fork, hydraulic brakes and grippy high-volume tyres deliver traction and control on technical terrain, with room to grow your skills.
Full Specifications
| Sizes: | 27.5: XS, S 29: S, M, L, XL |
| Colours: | Asphalt Green, Dried Matcha |
| Frame: | ALUXX-Grade aluminium, disc |
| Fork: | SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, Boost 15x110 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) |
| 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 (29) XL: 80mm (29) |
| Seatpost: | Giant Sport, 30.9mm |
| Saddle: | Giant ErgoContact Trail |
| Pedals: | MTB caged |
| Shifters: | MicroShift Advent, 1x9 |
| Rear derailleur: | MicroShift Advent, M6195M w/ clutch |
| Brakes: | Tektro HDM275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake levers: | Tektro HDM275 |
| Cassette: | MicroShift H093, 11x46 |
| Chain: | KMC X9 |
| Crankset: | ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5), 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) |
| Bottom bracket: | Cartridge |
| Rims: | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall |
| Hubs: | Alloy, sealed |
| Spokes: | Stainless, 14g |
| Tyres: | Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" / Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead |
| Extras: | 2.4" max tyre size, 32t max chainring size |
PLU: 78885
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that bike specifications may change from what is listed above if running substitution changes are made due to unavailability of parts. We highly recommend confirming the specifications of the bike at the time of purchase, especially if buying in-store.
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