This lightweight ALUXX aluminum frameset features classic off-road design made specifically for 27.5 wheels to strike just the right balance between control and quickness. The hardtail frame is optimized for a 100mm suspension fork which helps soak up trail obstacles and improve control. For aspiring off-road riders looking to climb a little faster and get more comfortable riding singletrack Talon is your ticket to XC adventures.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
PROVEN ALLOY PERFORMANCE
ALUXX SL aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering.
TRACTION AND STABILITY
Frame geometry is designed to optimize the confident stable handling of 27.5 tires and is ideal for rugged adventurous terrain.
TRAIL TUNED
More relaxed frame geometry (compared to XC) and control-focused components deliver added control for trail riding conditions.
Sizes | S M L XL |
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Colours | Grey / Black / Neon Green |
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
Fork | SR Suntour XCM HLO 27.5 100mm travel Coil spring with hydraulic lockout with preload adjuster |
Shock | N/A |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail 780mm x 31.8mm |
Stem | Giant Sport 6-degree |
Seatpost | Giant Sport 30.9 |
Saddle | Giant Contact Comfort (neutral) |
Pedals | MTB Caged 9/16 |
Shifters | Shimano Acera M3000 2×9 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
Brakes | Tektro HDC M275 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm hydraulic |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
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Cassette | Shimano HG200-9 11×36 |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Crankset | ProWheel Raid 22/36 |
Bottom Bracket | ProWheel |
Rims | XC-2 wheelset Giant Disc-21 27.5 tubeless ready 21mm inner width |
Hubs | [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR loose ball |
Spokes | stainless 14G |
Tyres | Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25 60tpi wire TR tubeless |