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Giant Talon 2

Giant Talon 2
  • Color: Knight Shield
  • Color: Knight Shield
  • Color: Knight Shield
  • Color: Phantom Green
  • Color: Phantom Green
  • Color: Phantom Green
$729.99 - $749.99
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Details

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.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

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.

Wheel size:
Sizes X-Small – Medium: 27.5-inch
Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch

Geo Chart

Geometry Chart:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (A) (mm) 390 440 490 535
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (B) 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
TOP TUBE LENGTH (C) (mm) 577 599 620 639
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (D) (mm) 95 105 125 140
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (E) 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
FORK RAKE (F) (mm) 51 51 51 51
TRAIL (G) (mm) 94 94 94 94
WHEELBASE (H) (mm) 1126 1150 1172 1192
CHAIN STAY LENGTH (I) (mm) 455 455 455 455
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (J) (mm) 55 55 55 55
STACK (K) (mm) 602 611 630 644
REACH (L) (mm) 404 424 439 454
STAND OVER HEIGHT (M) 732 766 805 839
HANDLEBAR WIDTH (N) (mm) 780 780 780 780
STEM LENGTH (O) (mm) 50 60 70 80
CRANK LENGTH (P) (mm) 170 175 175 175
WHEEL SIZE (Q) 29" 29" 29" 29"

Geo Chart

Geometry Chart:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (A) (mm) 390 440 490 535
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (B) 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
TOP TUBE LENGTH (C) (mm) 577 599 620 639
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (D) (mm) 95 105 125 140
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (E) 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
FORK RAKE (F) (mm) 51 51 51 51
TRAIL (G) (mm) 94 94 94 94
WHEELBASE (H) (mm) 1126 1150 1172 1192
CHAIN STAY LENGTH (I) (mm) 455 455 455 455
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (J) (mm) 55 55 55 55
STACK (K) (mm) 602 611 630 644
REACH (L) (mm) 404 424 439 454
STAND OVER HEIGHT (M) 732 766 805 839
HANDLEBAR WIDTH (N) (mm) 780 780 780 780
STEM LENGTH (O) (mm) 50 60 70 80
CRANK LENGTH (P) (mm) 170 175 175 175
WHEEL SIZE (Q) 29" 29" 29" 29"

Geo Chart

Geometry Chart:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (A) (mm) 390 440 490 535
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (B) 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
TOP TUBE LENGTH (C) (mm) 577 599 620 639
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (D) (mm) 95 105 125 140
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (E) 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
FORK RAKE (F) (mm) 51 51 51 51
TRAIL (G) (mm) 94 94 94 94
WHEELBASE (H) (mm) 1126 1150 1172 1192
CHAIN STAY LENGTH (I) (mm) 455 455 455 455
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (J) (mm) 55 55 55 55
STACK (K) (mm) 602 611 630 644
REACH (L) (mm) 404 424 439 454
STAND OVER HEIGHT (M) 732 766 805 839
HANDLEBAR WIDTH (N) (mm) 780 780 780 780
STEM LENGTH (O) (mm) 50 60 70 80
CRANK LENGTH (P) (mm) 170 175 175 175
WHEEL SIZE (Q) 29" 29" 29" 29"
Sizes:
SizeRider Height
XS (27.5") 5’1” to 5’5”
S (27.5") 5’4” to 5’8”
S (29") 5’4” to 5’8”
M (27.5") 5’7” to 5’10”
M (29") 5’7” to 5’10”
L (29") 5’9” to 6’1”
XL (29") 6’0” to 6’4”
Sizes:
SizeRider Height
XS (27.5") 5’1” to 5’5”
S (27.5") 5’4” to 5’8”
S (29") 5’4” to 5’8”
M (27.5") 5’7” to 5’10”
M (29") 5’7” to 5’10”
L (29") 5’9” to 6’1”
XL (29") 6’0” to 6’4”
Sizes:
SizeRider Height
XS (27.5") 5’1” to 5’5”
S (27.5") 5’4” to 5’8”
S (29") 5’4” to 5’8”
M (27.5") 5’7” to 5’10”
M (29") 5’7” to 5’10”
L (29") 5’9” to 6’1”
XL (29") 6’0” to 6’4”

Specs

Frame ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork SR Suntour XCM30, QR, steel steerer
Rims Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Hubs alloy, sealed bearing
Spokes stainless, 14g
Tires Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead
Bottom Bracket cartridge
Crankset ProWheel Charm, 32t
Shifters microSHIFT SL-M9295, 1x9
Rear Derailleur microSHIFT Advent M6195M
Cassette/Freewheel microSHIFT CS-H093, 11x46
Chain KMC X9
Brakes Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers Tektro HDC M275
Handlebars Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips Giant Sole-O
Stem Giant Sport, 7-degree
Seatpost Giant Sport, 30.9
Saddle Giant custom
Pedals MTB caged
Accessories & Extras 2.4" max tire size

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Knight Shield / X-Small / 27.5-inch 04712878726598 2201109103 TAL22993262D
Knight Shield / Small / 27.5-inch 04712878726604 2201109104 TAL21372867D
Knight Shield / Small / 29-inch 04712878726697 2201106104 TAL23704834D
Knight Shield / Medium / 27.5-inch 04712878726611 2201109105 TAL21276917D
Knight Shield / Medium / 29-inch 04712878726703 2201106105 TAL23105692D
Knight Shield / Large / 29-inch 04712878726710 2201106107 TAL23796987D
Knight Shield / X-Large / 29-inch 04712878726727 2201106108 TAL24338064D
Phantom Green / X-Small / 27.5-inch 04712878726642 2201109203 TAL22744147N
Phantom Green / Small / 27.5-inch 04712878726659 2201109204 TAL21702214N
Phantom Green / Small / 29-inch 04712878726741 2201106204 TAL23662834N
Phantom Green / Medium / 27.5-inch 04712878726666 2201109205 TAL21688951N
Phantom Green / Medium / 29-inch 04712878726758 2201106205 TAL2351106N
Phantom Green / Large / 29-inch 04712878726765 2201106207 TAL23895228N
Phantom Green / X-Large / 29-inch 04712878726772 2201106208 TAL24590959N

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