Giant Talon 29 2 Review

Multiple adjustments allow you to fine-tune your ride to your preferences and terrain. Tektrohydraulic disc brakes are some of the best and most popular in the dirt, so we are glad to see them included on all three build levels. bought the 2015 Talon 0, 27.5 while stationed in Korea and do not regret it.

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As a long-term upgrade prospect, though, the Talon has a lot of things going for it. With a shorter stem and a slightly longer, air-sprung fork it would make a great fun trail all-rounder. A frame this responsive demands to be ridden hard – and it’s here that the cracks start to show a little.

Having only 2 gears at the front is becoming common as this ensures faster gear shifts with a tight combination and still provides enough power to get up to speed. The Shimano 16-Speed rapid gear shifters were easy to use. Yes, I want to ride with you and get great offers, product news and info.

Shimano, SRAM, and other well-known component brands solidly round out the builds. From dirt paths to singletrack trails, this aluminum hardtail will get you rolling with its smooth handling and confident giant KIDS BIKES control. You won’t find a 1x drivetrain on this bike; that’s tough to find on any bike in this price range. A 2×9-speed Shimano drivetrain is a great balance between value and performance.

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, 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.

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Two things dominate the Talon’s ride character – its wheels and its frame. Smaller wheels fidget around the trail more than bigger 29ers. giant KIDS BIKES Combine that with a frame that’s all about efficient pedalling over rider comfort and you’ve got a recipe for a very talkative bike.

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.