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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

YOU'RE CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF. STEEP PITCHES, HUGE DROPS, SKETCHY LANDINGS. IN THESE CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT MATTERS MOST.

In the world of pro freerider Kurt Sorge, there's no room for second guessing. That's why Kurt rides Faith, the most advanced freeride bike ever built. With its lightweight, unyielding FluidForm ALUXX SL aluminum frame and 7 inches of plush Maestro Suspension travel-plus the ingenious adjustable geometry, with its convertible dropout system-Faith comes through when you need it most.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Green/White
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 7″ Maestro Suspension
Fork: RockShox Totem Solo Air w/ 20mm Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 180mm Travel
Shock: RockShox Vivid Coil RC2

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Contact AM, 750mm, 31.8
Stem: Giant Contact FR
Seatpost: Giant Contact, 30.9
Saddle: Giant Freeride
Pedals: Giant Alloy Platform, Sealed

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: SRAM X.9, Trigger
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.9
Brakes: Avid Elixir CR (Giant LTD Edition)
Brake Levers: Avid Elixir CR, Giant LTD Edition
Cassette: SRAM PG970, 11×32, 9-Speed
Chain: Shimano HG73
Crankset: Race Face Atlas FR, 36T w/ MRP Mini G2 Guide, Custom for Giant
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Press Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Sun Ringle MTX31
Hubs: [F] Giant Tracker w/ 20mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 350 w/ 12mm Axle, 32h
Spokes: DT Competiton, 14/15g
Tires: Kenda Nevegal, 60 tpi, 26×2.5 Stick-E