Talon 2 Bike – 2026

The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame thats 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.

Features

• 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
• Off-Road Control: New geometry is optimized 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 tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain
• Light and Durable: All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain

Tech Specs

• Brakes

  • Brakes

    Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

  • Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC M275

• Cockpit

  • Stem

    Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29)

  • Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29)

  • Grips

    Giant Sole-O

  • Saddle

    Giant ErgoContact Trail

  • Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29)

• Drivetrain

  • Shifters

    microSHIFT Advent, 1×9

  • Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT Advent

  • Cassette

    microSHIFT, 11×46

  • Chain

    KMC X-9

  • Crankset

    ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29)

  • Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

• Frameset

  • Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc

• Suspension

  • Fork

    SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, 15×110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)

• Wheels & Tires

  • Rims

    Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width

  • Hubs

    alloy, sealed bearing, [F] 15×110 thru axle, [R] 12×142 thru-axle

  • Tires

    Maxxis Rekon 27.5×2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29×2.4", wire bead

  • Spokes

    stainless, 14g