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 giant KIDS BIKES 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.
It’s fair to say that the Talon 2’s transmission is its greatest strength. Based around Deore and XT 10-speed components, it’s a slick and reliable setup that should stand up well to the rigours of year-round British riding. For the money, it’s impossible to fault – and it’s backed up by Shimano brakes too. The Schwalbe tyres work better in the dry than on damp British trails, though. The rear end continues the theme of pedalling efficiency.
However, it does a remarkable job on rocky, rough trails and doesn’t leave you feeling like you’re riding a pogo stick, as some coil spring forks can. It also doesn’t feel like it weighs down the front end as I had no trouble clearing high obstacles. of the three, which means it offers the most bang for the buck. It also sports the ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, but it comes bejeweled with an SRAM Eagle SX drivetrain.
2 – If that isnt sufficient, I can get a rear groupset with a wider range cassette by either Eagle or Microshift that will fit my current hub. As I approach $200 am I getting close to other options that make more sense? Can I add a swap out a really low gear on giant mountain an existing cassette? Not sure if this is even possible, but trying to make this work with what I have. Microshift doesn’t show all of the Advent 8spd bits on their website, either. It’s worth noting that the 9spd derailleurs, anyway, come in 1x and 2x flavors.
First thing I upgraded were the pedals as the stocks ones are plastic. These are actually lighter than the stock pedals even though they are metal. I also dumped the Suntour xcm forks even though they took the abuse I dished out. Bike feels much different now and definitely better on the trails with better response that inspires more confidence.
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Although Giant are a global company, the Talon is a bike that’s been designed specifically with British trail riders in mind. Inevitably, given the meteoric rise in popularity of bigger wheel sizes, there’s now a 29er option. Aspiring dirt riders now can tool up with a modern 27.5-inch-wheeled bike produced with leading technologies and the experience of one of the biggest mountain bike players on the planet – Giant. However, you can also go for the more capable 29″ wheels if you wish.