The main goal of this website is to provide step-by-step cycling related guides, reviews, and how-to’s for different bike types. Talon 1 is the best of the three, with a more convenient 1×10 drivetrain, better SRAM components, wide tires, and a lighter and plusher fork. If you have enough money to spare, you can’t go wrong with it. Select local Retailers offer Home Delivery service on new bicycle purchases.
The quality I’ve experienced for the price point ($570)is spot on. No issues and it took all the abuse a newbie who has only finished 4 rides without a crash of some sort. I would defiantly recommend this bike to anyone starting out in the sport. It’s given me the bug and I’m sure it will last me many years. I would definitely recommend this bike as a beginner to intermediate choice with a fork upgrade.
A steep 73.5-degree seat angle helps you keep power on the pedals and maintain traction on steep climbs. The 69-degree head angle doesn’t count as slack in the modern sense of long, low, giant ROAD BIKES and slack mountain bike geometry, but is more relaxed than the Marlin 7. When you’re bashing over rocks and roots every little bit counts and this small difference was perceptible.
The Giant Sport Custom saddle was wide with enough cushioning. The stopping power in the Talon 2 is taken care of by powerful Tektro TKD 143 Hydraulic giant ROAD BIKES Disc brakes at the front and back. These disc brakes are powerful and balanced which felt safe to engage even at high speeds during the test ride.
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On the trail, sharp steering and a lively response to pedaling put a smile on my face. I didn’t take it easy on this bike—I pushed it through some of the roughest and rockiest trails we have around the Bicycling office. This bike is a great mix of performance, value, and practicality. On paper you’ll see it has the chops to be a hard-charging, aggressive XC bike.
The frame geometry is specifically designed to adapt to its respective wheel size and an 100mm suspension fork. It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level. The frame geometry is specifically designed to adapt to its respective wheel size and either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork . This lightweight ALUXX aluminum frameset features classic off-road design made specifically for 27.5 wheels to strike just the right balance between control and quickness. The hardtail frame is optimized for a 100mm suspension fork, which helps soak up trail obstacles and improve control.