Giant Talon 2 (2022+)
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The 2022 Giant Talon 2 pushes the pace on climbs, lets loose on the descents. This aluminium hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.
Key Performance Factors
Proven alloy performance
ALUXX aluminium frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminium engineering.
Balance and stability
Frame geometry is designed to optimise the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).
XC control
Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.
Sizing Guide
Detailed Specs
| Model Name | Talon 2 |
| Colors | Knight Shield, Phantom Green |
| Sizes | 27.5: XS,S 29: S,M,L,XL |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade aluminium, disc |
| Fork |
SR Suntour XCM30, QR, alloy steerer 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) |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O |
| Stem |
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Giant |
| Pedals | MTB caged |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus M2010, 2x9 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2020 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Brakes | Tektro TDK143, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro TDK143 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore HG200, 11x32 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Crankset |
ProWheel forged, 22/36 XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 175mm (29) L: 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall |
| Hubs | Alloy, sealed bearing |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| tyres | Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead |
| Extras | 2.4" max tyre size, 32t max chainring size |