Giant · Mountain
Giant Talon 2
€599
The Giant Talon 2 is an entry-level cross-country hardtail: ALUXX aluminium frame, SR Suntour XCM30 fork with 80 to 100 mm travel, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and Shimano Altus 2x9 drivetrain. At €599 and 13.5 kg in size M, it is aimed at mountain-bike beginners and trail rides, with a choice of 27.5 or 29 inch wheels depending on size.
Best for: leisure mountain biking on trailsgetting into cross-country
9speeds
Aluminiumframe
27.5 ″wheels
13.5 kgweight
Mixed brakingbrakes
What we like
- ALUXX aluminium frame with geometry matched to each wheel size
- Tektro HDC M275 hydraulic disc brakes as standard
- SR Suntour XCM30 fork, 80 to 100 mm depending on size
- 13.5 kg in size M, light for an entry-level hardtail
- Five sizes from XS to XL, in 27.5 or 29 inch
What we like less
- Basic Shimano Altus 2x9 drivetrain
- Coil fork with no fine adjustment
- No dropper post
- No independent press review found
Key points
- HARDTAIL FRAME: aluminium design for cross-country and trail, with simple, effective behaviour on singletrack.
- 100 MM FORK: absorbs terrain imperfections to keep comfort and control uphill and downhill.
- microSHIFT Advent 1x9 DRIVETRAIN: a single chainring to simplify shifting and limit maintenance.
- HYDRAULIC BRAKING: hydraulic disc brakes for progressive, reassuring braking on varied terrain.
- 27.5" WHEELS: format matched to the frame version, for lively, agile handling.
- WEIGHT 13.5 kg: a hardtail that is easy to move and pleasant to accelerate.
Specifications
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond frame |
| Sizes | S, L, XL |
| Gears | 9 |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT Advent 1x9 |
| Fork | Giant SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, 100 mm, suspension fork |
| Suspension | Front suspension |
| Foldable | no |
| Weight | 13.5 kg |
| Max load | 150 kg |
| Brakes | Mixed braking |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 27.5 ″ |
| Tyres | Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", 60 TPI, wire bead |
| Pedals included | yes |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2,022 |
| Colours | Aluminium gris, Gris, Vert, vert foncé |
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