The Giant Talon 2 is a hardtail mountain bike designed for riders building confidence on trails, woodland tracks and everyday off-road routes. Its ALUXX-grade aluminium frame combines low weight with durable trail-ready construction, while frame-size-specific 27.5in and 29in wheels help balance agility and rollover performance.
The Giant Talon 2 uses SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M:100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29) for front-end control, paired with microSHIFT Advent, 1x9, microSHIFT Advent, clutch and Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm. This gives the bike a practical 9-gear setup with dependable braking for climbs, descents and mixed-surface riding.
Wheel and cockpit sizing changes with frame size so the bike remains proportionate across the range. Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4in or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4in, wire bead provide off-road traction, and the frame offers clearance for tyres up to 2.4in where specified by the manufacturer. The result is an accessible hardtail platform suited to progressing mountain bikers who also want enough versatility for leisure riding beyond the trailhead.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Modern MTB Design: Tapered fork steerer tubes, quality components including a 1x drivetrain with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. on select models
- Off-Road Control: New geometry is optimised for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tyres (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.
- Light and Durable: All-new ALUXX aluminium frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.
Full Specification:
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc
- Fork: SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15x110. Fork travel: 80mm (XS 27.5, S 27.5); 100mm (S 29, M 29, L 29, XL 29, XXL 29).
- Number of Gears: 9
- Gear Shifters: microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
- Chainset: ProWheel Charm. Crank arm lengths: 165mm (XS 27.5, S 27.5); 170mm (S 29, M 29, L 29); 175mm (XL 29, XXL 29).
- Chainrings: 32T (27.5in) / 30T (29in)
- Rear Cassette: microSHIFT, 11x46
- Chain: KMC X9
- Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent, clutch
- Bottom Bracket: cartridge
- Pedals: MTB caged
- Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Front Hub: Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle
- Rear Hub: Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
- Front Tyre: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4in or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4in, wire bead
- Rear Tyre: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4in or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4in, wire bead
- Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
- Brake Levers: Tektro HDC M275
- Handlebars: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm. Widths: 690mm (XS 27.5, S 27.5); 750mm (S 29); 780mm (M 29, L 29, XL 29, XXL 29).
- Grips: Giant Sole-O
- Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree. Lengths: 40mm (XS 27.5); 50mm (S 27.5, S 29); 60mm (M 29); 70mm (L 29); 80mm (XL 29); 90mm (XXL 29).
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact Trail
- Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9mm diameter. Lengths: 350mm (XS 27.5, S 27.5); 375mm (S 29, M 29, L 29); 420mm (XL 29, XXL 29).
- Wheel Size: 27.5in / 29in frame-size specific
- Weight: Not Supplied by Manufacturer