Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. The Giant Talon 2 is an aluminium hardtail that gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.
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.
Specifications
Sizes: 27.5: XS,S,M,L | Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent M6195M |
Colors: Knight Shield, Phantom Green | Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc | Brake Levers: Tektro HDC M275 |
Fork: SR Suntour XCM30, QR, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) | Cassette: microSHIFT CS-H093, 11×46 |
Shock: N/A | Chain: KMC X9 |
Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm travel (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29) | Crankset: ProWheel Charm, 30t (27.5) or 32t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm travel (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29) |
Grips: Giant Sole-O | Bottom Bracket: cartridge |
Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm travel (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29) | Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm travel (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29) XXL: 375mm (29) | Hubs: alloy, sealed bearing |
Saddle: Giant custom | Spokes: stainless, 14g |
Pedals: MTB caged | Tires: Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29×2.2″, wire bead |
Shifters: microSHIFT SL-M9295, 1×9 | Extras: 2.4” max tire size |
Front Derailleur: N/A | Weight: The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local Bicycle Warehouse weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality. |
Geometry
XS (27.5″) | S (27.5″) | S (29″) | M (27.5″) | M (29″) | L (29″) | XL (29″) | |
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SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 13.8 | 15.2 | 15.4 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 19.3 | 21.1 |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 21.4 | 22.4 | 22.7 | 23.5 | 23.6 | 24.4 | 25.2 |
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 67.5° | 67.5° | 68.5° | 67.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
FORK RAKE (inch) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2 | 1.7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
TRAIL (inch) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
WHEELBASE (inch) | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44.3 | 44.8 | 45.3 | 46.1 | 46.9 |
CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) | 17.3 | 17.3 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.9 |
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
STACK (inch) | 21 | 22.5 | 23.7 | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.8 | 25.4 |
REACH (inch) | 15.2 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 16.7 | 16.7 | 17.3 | 17.9 |
STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) | 27 | 28 | 28.8 | 29.4 | 30.2 | 31.7 | 33 |
HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) | 30.7 | 30.7 | 30.7 | 30.7 | 30.7 | 30.7 | 30.7 |
STEM LENGTH (inch) | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
CRANK LENGTH (inch) | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
WHEEL SIZE | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
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