2021 Giant Talon Hardtail Range

Both the top tube and bottom tubes aren’t circular, they are flat which makes the tubes sleek and keeps the weight in check. From dirt paths to singletrack, Talon keeps you rolling with smooth handling and confident control. The next giant KIDS BIKES model up is the £449 Talon 3 and accompanying Talon 3 29. It’s basically the Talon 4 but with an upgrade to Tektro TKD 143 hydraulic disc brakes. Luckily, there’s an inch or so of washers under the stem to allow for some adjustment.

giant talon 2

Giant Talon 1, 2, and 3 are similar bikes, but they have some crucial differences when it comes to the components they carry. Click the button below to be notified when a particular bike becomes available. Please note we are experiencing a delay with shipping times. Orders may take 2-3 additional business days to be processed and shipped.

These bikes feature a fork upgrade to the SR Suntour XCT 30 HLO which is still coil sprung but now includes a lockout. The drivetrain is bumped up to 2×8 through the use of Altus and Acera components and the tyres move to more aggressive 2.4in Maxxis Rekons. Another uncommon bonus is the tubeless-ready rims, an almost unheard-of feature for a $750 bike. The Maxxis Ikon tires, however, aren’t tubeless-compatible, so you’ll have to buy your own tires, valves, and sealant to make that upgrade. If you intend on spending a lot of time on the trails, going tubeless will greatly improve handling and traction and prevent you from flatting. The 9 2 is one of the best cheap mountain bikes we’ve tested.

I bought one early summer and put about 1300 Kms of mostly trail riding on it. Get a feel for the trail with this all-new aluminium hardtail made for aspiring singletrack riders. Built on a lightweight ALUXX frameset and modern geometry, the Talon range delivers confident XC performance for aspiring trail riders. Tailored for specific ride characteristics, it’s available in different wheel sizes (29 or 27.5) and either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork. While flashy, expensive mountain bikes get most of the attention, trickle down technology has substantially raised the quality of their entry-level siblings.

I’m splitting hairs here, but small compromises like this help keep the price of the Talon 29 2 so low. This performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles. The RockShox XC30 fork is a coil spring fork, so it doesn’t buffer bumps in the same refined manner as an air spring fork.

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