Giant Talon 2 Hardtail Mountain Bike

The mountain bike experience starts here.

Features

• With a redesigned frame that's now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance.
• *on select models.

• Modern MTB design: Tapered fork steerer tubes*, quality components including a 1x drivetrain* with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs*, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. *on select models
• Off-road control: New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.
• Light and durable: All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.

Specifications

• Sizes: 27.5: XS, S; 29: M, L, XL, XXL
• Colours: Gloss Phoenix Fire, Gloss Eclipse, Gloss Icicle White
• Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
• Fork: SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15x110; XS: 80mm travel (27.5), S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29), M-XXL: 100mm travel (29)
• Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm; XS: 690mm (27.5), S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29), M-XXL: 780mm (29)
• Grips: Giant Sole-O
• Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree; XS: 40mm (27.5), S: 50mm (27.5/29), M: 60mm (29), L: 70mm (29), XL: 80mm (29), XXL: 90mm (29)
• Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9; XS: 350mm (27.5), S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29), M: 375mm (29), L: 375mm (29), XL: 420mm (29), XXL: 420mm (29)
• Saddle: Giant ErgoContact Trail
• Pedals: MTB caged
• Shifters: microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
• Rear derailleur: microSHIFT Advent, clutch
• Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors, 180mm front, 160mm rear
• Brake levers: Tektro HDC M275
• Cassette: microSHIFT, 11x46
• Chain: KMC X9
• Crankset: ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29); XS: 165mm (27.5), S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29), M: 170mm (29), L: 170mm (29), XL: 175mm (29), XXL: 175mm (29)
• Bottom bracket: Cartridge
• Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
• Hubs: Giant Tracker, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle front; Giant Tracker, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive rear
• Spokes: Stainless, 14g
• Tyres: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
• Max tyre clearance: 2.4" max tyre size
• Max chainring size: 32T

Size Chart