Giant Talon 2

SLIPPERY ROOTS, WHEEL-EATING RUTS, BABYHEAD ROCKS. WHEN THE TRAIL GETS ROUGH, REMIND IT WHO’S BOSS.

At the core of this trail-devouring monster lies an ALUXX SL frameset-the lightest alloy 6-inch travel full suspension in Giant’s history. Radically hydroformed and using the latest, lightweight co-pivot design, the Reign frameset pushes aluminum full suspension bike technology to new limits of weight, strength and performance.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Light Blue/Black/White
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, 6″ Maestro Suspension
Fork: Fox 32 TALAS O/C CTD Evolution w/ 15QR Thru-Axle and OverDrive 2 Steerer, 150/120mm Travel
Shock: Fox FLOAT CTD Boost Valve

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect SL Trail, Low Rise 31.8, 730mm width
Stem: Giant Connect SL, OverDrive-2
Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch-R, 30.9
Saddle: Giant Performance Trail
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano SLX 2×10 Speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX, Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX 10-Speed, Shadow+
Brakes: Shimano SLX, 180mm rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano SLX
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed
Chain: KMC X-10
Crankset: Shimano SLX, 26/38
Bottom Bracket: Shimano integrated

WHEELS
Rims: DT Swiss E540
Hubs: [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Giant P-series
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14/15g
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26×2.25 TL Ready EVO Folding

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: Aluminium (Scotch Brite)
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum
Fork: RockShox XC30 TK 27.5″, 100mm Travel, w/ PopLoc Sprint remote lockout
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Sport Alloy, 7 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9x375mm
Saddle: Giant Contact (Upright)
Pedals: MTB Caged, 9/16″

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Deore, 3×10 sp
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX (Shadow)
Brakes: Shimano M395 hydraulic disc
Brake Levers: Shimano M395 hydraulic disc
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10s
Chain: KMC X10 w/ Missing Link
Crankset: Shimano M522
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink

WHEELS
Rims: Giant CR70, 27.5, double-wall aluminium
Hubs: Giant Tracker Sport, 32H
Spokes: Stainless 14G
Tires: Schwalbe Smart Sam