Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control. The price for your bike includes professional assembly by an Authorized Giant Retailer. Your purchase price also includes a basic fitting (seat height, shifter/brake giant ROAD BIKES lever positioning) to make sure you’re on the right size bike. Bicycles ordered online will be fulfilled fully assembled through Authorized Giant Retailer. We do not allow our bicycles to be shipped directly to a consumer.
Chunky stays feature flat sides and rack and mudguard eyelets for added versatility. All three Talon models employ Giant’s ALLUX 6061 aluminum alloy, unique frame tube shapes, and are specced with quality components from SRAM, Shimano, Giant, KMC, Sapim, and Maxxis. If you’re looking for MTB options for a new or novice dirt rider, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better performing and more economical picks than the Talon line. For anything less than extreme mountain biking, Talon is a great choice that will satisfy riders for many miles and smiles. A great deal of positive user commentary has been generated by this entry-level bike. While accolades abound for many great bikes today, it’s important to remember the relative association between performance and price.
The 22/36 chainrings and the cassette give you a wider range of gears than you’d get on a 1x drivetrain. The biggest gear is bigger, the smallest gear is smaller, and you have better options in between. Another cost saving measure is the TRP hydraulic disc brakeset. On the trail it was hard to notice a difference in stopping power between these and the Shimano brakes found on the Trek Marlin 7, a very similar but slightly more expensive bike.
If you are willing to take a road trip, the bike is available in 1-4 days at these Giant retailers more than 200 miles from . The product you have selected is currently out of stock in our warehouse but there may be a store in your area that has the product in stock. MSRP excluding sales tax, shipping & handling, and dealer-installed options.
Imagine a rugged hardtail MTB that’s ready to tame any XC trail or dirt circuit you have your sight on – and leave you with lots of holiday coin leftover – The 2021 Talon is that bike. Check out the three build options and be amazed at what you can get for under a grand. Giant takes pride in offering lots of bike for little money. Its 2021 Talon MTB line, comprised of Talon 1, Talon 2, and Talon 3, is a fine example of that expertise.