Giant

talon 2

The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs, and a 1x drivetrain, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance. *on select models.

The Giant Talon 2 is a capable hardtail mountain bike designed for riders developing their off-road skills. Featuring an ALUXX aluminium frame, coil suspension fork, microSHIFT Advent 1x9 drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, it offers control and confidence on trails and mixed terrain.

Key Features:

Frame: Lightweight ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame with modern trail geometry and internal cable routing.
Fork: SXC32-3 RL coil suspension fork with 80mm or 100mm travel, depending on frame size.
Drivetrain: microSHIFT Advent 1x9 gearing with clutch rear derailleur and 11-46T cassette.
Brakes: Tektro HDC M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.
Wheels: 27.5-inch or 29-inch Giant GX03V alloy wheels with 2.4-inch Maxxis tyres.
Extras: Thru-axle hubs, integrated chainstay protection and internal dropper post routing.

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork	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)
Stem	Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Bars	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Front Brake	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Rear Brake	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Lever	Tektro HDC M275
Rear Mech	microSHIFT Advent, clutch
Shifters	microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
Speed	9
Rims	Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Front Hub	[F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Rear Hub	[F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front Tyre	Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Rear Tyre	Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Seat Post	Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Saddle	Giant ErgoContact Trail
Chainset	ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket	cartridge
Chain	KMC X9
Cassette	microSHIFT, 11x46
Pedals	MTB caged

Product Attributes
- Sizes: 27.5: XS,S 29: M,L,XL,XXL
- Colours: Gloss Phoenix Fire, Gloss Eclipse, Gloss Icicle White
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
- Fork: 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)
- Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
- Grips: Giant Sole-O
- Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
- Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact Trail
- Pedals: MTB caged
- Shifters: microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
- Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent, clutch
- Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
- Brake Levers: Tektro HDC M275
- Cassette: microSHIFT, 11x46
- Chain: KMC X9
- Crankset: ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
- Bottom Bracket: cartridge
- Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Hubs: [F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
- Spokes: stainless, 14g
- Tyres: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
- Max Tyre Clearance: 2.4" max tyre size
- Max Chainring Size: 32T
- Size Name: XS (27.5")
- Seat Tube Length: 345
- Seat Tube Angle: 74
- Top Tube Length: 542
- Head Tube Length: 90
- Head Tube Angle: 67
- Fork Rake: 44
- Trail: 105
- Wheel Base: 1084
- Chain Stay Length: 440
- Stand Over Height: 684
- Bottom Bracket Drop: 45
- Stack: 548
- Reach: 385
- Handlebar Width: 760
- Stem Length: 40
- Crank Length: 165
- Crank Length (Dec): 165
- Size Start: 155
- Size End: 166
Delivery & Collection
We’re a local bike shop, so most orders are for collection from our shop or local Isle of Man delivery where available.
UK delivery may occasionally be available on request. Please contact us before ordering to discuss options and costs.
Returns
If you’re not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 30 days to arrange a return.
Items must be unused and in their original condition. Faulty or incorrect items should be reported to us as soon as possible.
If you’re unsure, just get in touch we’re happy to help.

Description

Key Features:

Frame: Lightweight ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame with modern trail geometry and internal cable routing.
Fork: SXC32-3 RL coil suspension fork with 80mm or 100mm travel, depending on frame size.
Drivetrain: microSHIFT Advent 1x9 gearing with clutch rear derailleur and 11-46T cassette.
Brakes: Tektro HDC M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.
Wheels: 27.5-inch or 29-inch Giant GX03V alloy wheels with 2.4-inch Maxxis tyres.
Extras: Thru-axle hubs, integrated chainstay protection and internal dropper post routing.

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork	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)
Stem	Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Bars	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Front Brake	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Rear Brake	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Lever	Tektro HDC M275
Rear Mech	microSHIFT Advent, clutch
Shifters	microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
Speed	9
Rims	Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Front Hub	[F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Rear Hub	[F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front Tyre	Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Rear Tyre	Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Seat Post	Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Saddle	Giant ErgoContact Trail
Chainset	ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket	cartridge
Chain	KMC X9
Cassette	microSHIFT, 11x46
Pedals	MTB caged

talon 2

The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance. *on select models.

Delivery & Collection

Returns

Delivery & Collection

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The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs, and a 1x drivetrain, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance. *on select models.