Giant Defy 2

There's nothing like the feeling of riding a classic hardtail, except this – trusted XtC design updated for bang up to date 27.5 wheels. Race it, win it, love it.

With its ALUXX SL frameset and 27.5 geometry, the XtC 27.5 blends quickness and control. The proprietary ALUXX SL alloy from Giant's own forging facilities is stiffer and lighter than 6061-series aluminum, while PowerCore – a massively oversized bottom bracket/chainstay area with fully integrated 86mm BB and asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside for unprecedented pedalling stiffness.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Black/Blue
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution 27.5″, 100mm Travel, QR15, OverDrive 2 Tapered Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect XC, 19mm rise, 690 x 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2, 8 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Connect SL, 27.2x375mm
Saddle: Giant Contact (Forward)
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano XT, 2x10s
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow+, 10s
Brakes: Shimano XT, M785
Brake Levers: Shimano XT, M785
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10s
Chain: KMC X10 w/ Missing Link
Crankset: Shimano XT 38/26
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press-Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-XC2 27.5
Hubs: Giant Tracker, sealed bearings [F] QR15 Thru-Axle, [R] 135×5 QR
Spokes: Stainless, double-butted, black w/ alloy nipples
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5×2.1″, Folding Performance

Carve through corners and fly up the climbs with the quick and agile Talon 27.5.

The super-responsive ALUXX aluminium frame features classic hardtail design updated with Giant’s innovative new 27.5-inch wheel technology. Designed to make the most of this lightweight yet stable wheel size and engineered to work with a 100-millimetre suspension fork, it’s the perfect choice for riders that want the perfect blend of quickness, lightweight and control on the trail.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Black, Blue
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour XCT MLO 27.5″, 100mm Travel, lockout, w/ preload adjuster
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Sport Alloy, 15 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9x375mm
Saddle: Giant Connect (Upright)
Pedals: MTB Caged, 9/16″

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Altus, 3×9 sp
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Brakes: Tektro HDC 300 hydraulic disc
Brake Levers: Tektro HDC 300 hydraulic disc
Cassette: Shimano HG20 11-34, 9s
Chain: KMC X9 w/ Missing Link
Crankset: FSA Dynadrive, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB

WHEELS
Rims: Giant CR70, 27.5, double-wall aluminium
Hubs: Giant Tracker Sport, 32H
Spokes: Stainless 14G
Tires: Giant Sport, Custom Kenda K1135 27.5×2.1

CARVE THROUGH CORNERS AND FLY UP THE CLIMBS WITH THE QUICK AND AGILE TALON HARDTAIL.

A the core of this entry-level mountain bike lies a lightweight ALUXX frameset designed to handle the specific geometry demands of 26-inch wheels. A smart mix of weight, comfort and affordability are built into each frame, offering the recreational off-roader the opportunity to own a bona-fide hardtail.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Silver/White/Blue
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminium
Fork: RockShox Reba RL Air w/ 100mm travel w/ PopLoc remote lock-out
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect XC, 15mm rise, 690 x 31.8
Stem: Giant Connect, 8 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Connect, 30.9
Saddle: Giant Performance MTB
Pedals: MTB Caged, Resin/Steel

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano XT 3×10 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow, 10-speed
Brakes: Shimano M446, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano M505
Cassette: Shimano HG81 11-34t
Chain: KMC X-10
Crankset: Shimano M552 24/32/42
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Hollowtech II

WHEELS
Rims: Giant S-XC2 wheelset
Hubs: Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Spokes: Stainless Steel 14G
Tires: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 26×2.25