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Giant Talon 29er 1 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionEngineered for better control and increased comfort on the trail. The all-new Talon 29er’s responsive ALUXX aluminum frame is designed with specific geometry to optimize its 29-inch wheels. The larger-diameter wheels roll over obstacles with greater ease, improve your traction and help you keep your momentum on the trail.
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Hans
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: May 8, 2013 Strengths: Very solid and responsive Aluminum Frame. Saddle is comfortable. Geometry is spot on. The disk brakes will stop on a dime wet or dry. SRAM shifters and SRAM X5 rear derailleur shifts firm and fast. Rolls well, very fast on dirt/street. Maneuvers very well, very stable. The Kenda small block V8 tires perform very well. Weaknesses: Front derailleur is a Shimano Altus , a slow spongy derailleur and it the only reason why I did not score the overall rating at a 5 Flamin Chilis Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ones I don't crash on Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Bike Setup: SRAM X% rear derailleur SRAM shifters Shimano Altus front derailleur Avid disk brakes and levers Kenda small block V8 tires Suntour XTC-V3 100mm fork
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derelekt Date Reviewed: February 22, 2013 Strengths: Comfortable to ride. Schwalbe tires do nice for me. Weaknesses: Shifting performance is less than desirable under stress. No problem with the fork but this is my first suspension bike so it may not matter until later Bottom Line:
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I Leishman Date Reviewed: September 21, 2012 Strengths: Frame and components for the price range. Durable and comfortable for commuting on poor city streets. Weaknesses: Fork - after 1000 km of mainly road biking I had to replace the fork. Felt like a pogo stick. I upgraded with rock shox xc and the feel is amazing. I would suggest to spend the extra money and get a Talon 0 that comes with the rock shox xc. Bottom Line: 
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A Ingrande Date Reviewed: September 16, 2012 Strengths: Good ride, hill climb torque comfort and stability Weaknesses: Brakes always felt different front to rear front were good rear felt musty and always chasing adjustment.Biggest flaw....FRAME...broke in half and smashed my face to the ground. Not jumping monster drops but doing little 4 and 5 ft stuff. Bottom Line:
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Gergle on the mountain Date Reviewed: September 2, 2012 Strengths: Much more comfortable than I expected. I love 29ers. Once you're moving...you're really moving. The hydraulic brakes are a must if you are riding on any steep slopes. I rode down two cat 5 hills, one paved one gravel. Tires handled fine. Weaknesses: Brand new bike (in rental fleet) needed adjustment. Shifting was not as crisp as I would have wanted. Once tuned-up the next renter will have a smoother ride. Uphill the tire slipped on the gravel Bottom Line:
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Derp Date Reviewed: August 22, 2012 Strengths: Great handling, fast, great climbing and descending, hydraulic discs Weaknesses: The tires suck. Fork could be better. Bottom Line:
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Todd
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: August 8, 2012 Strengths: Price Weaknesses: -Awful fork -A creak I can't find Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Impala Bicycles Similar Products Used: Old 26" MTBs.
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david Date Reviewed: June 10, 2012 Strengths: excellent geometry, just a nice overall package that works really well together, gearing is good, brakes are hydraulic disc, front fork does its job ( and has adjustable lockout that can be dialed in very easily while riding), overall the bike is a very comfortable bike for long rides ( i use it for 30 - 50 mile mixed surface riding ), yet still can dish out some fairly rough riding on some off road Weaknesses: for the price and the total package of the bike, i dont see any weaknesses worth mentioning. any upgrades one might want would simply put you into a higher price category of bike. the next step up in the giant line of 29ers being the xtc 29ers. but the talon 29er bike is very good as it is decked out for the price range. Bottom Line:
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envymeb4ucrash Date Reviewed: June 5, 2012 Strengths: great bike for price true on the shock Weaknesses: shock Bottom Line: 
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Boyblue
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 3, 2012 Strengths: Was looking for something different after years on 26" hardtails and had heard good things about 29ers. Loved the look of the talon 29er 2011 and when I took it out for it's first ride I absolutely loved it. Great riding position and easy to keep up momentum on long trails. Weaknesses: Where do I start! Broke first chain after 4 weeks and shortly after wore out first cassette, have now went through 3 more of each in just over a year. No-one can give me a good reason why especially as prior to this I haven't broken a chain in a decade! Now 1 year on I have just had to replace the crank, bottom bracket, another chain and another cassette, all worn out. Thought my rear bearings were worn out but on stripping down it seems the bearings are ok but the cones and cups are badly corroded and pitted and the freehub is worn and now wobbly. Getting fed up of constantly replacing bits on this bike. The forks are pretty poor and they are also now starting to creak and rub. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: comrie, scotland Purchased At: Dales, Glasgow
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chops1972
a Weekend Warrior
from suffolk county ny Date Reviewed: April 9, 2012 Strengths: 2012 giant talon 1 the frame is amazing rides smooth and stops on the dime I love the bike Weaknesses: Not crazy about the forks but will be replacing them with a set of fox!!! Cranks shortly after that for sure!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: rocky poiny ny Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $730.00 Purchased At: bikes&boards selden Similar Products Used: I used the 2010 DB overdrive and after 1 season of trail riding it started fallen apart oh and the frame cracked where the seat post goes!!! Never again for a DB Bike Setup: The bike is a perfect entry level. Xc bike that can hang with bikes that are $300 more
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IceBullit
a Weekend Warrior
from Greeley CO, USA Date Reviewed: April 7, 2012 Strengths: Good parts group for the price. The feel of the bike is solid, handles nicely on the trail, climbs well and descends well - I have not had any major issues with it so far. This is a good cross county bike and I see it serving me well on the trails for years to come. Weaknesses: The fork is going to be the first thing upgraded, but I was planning to do this even before purchasing the bike. I am looking at a rockshox recon silver. I think that the crank set will be next after the fork but I will just upgrade the other parts as I get the money or as they break. Nothing too major is wrong with the parts spec except for the fork - it is making a "clicking" noise after only the second ride. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bobcat Ridge, Hewitt's Gulch. Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $860.00 Purchased At: Roubaix Bike Shop Similar Products Used: I tested the Gary Fisher Cobria, it felt good but I like feel of the Giant a little better (personally). Bike Setup: ODI grips, Wellgo platform peddles (will upgrade later), all other parts are stock.
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5thcoffey
a Cross Country Rider
from phoenix, az Date Reviewed: January 6, 2012 Strengths: This was my first 29er, after riding Giant for years, I had to try a 29er and I can say, despite the forks lack of performance, this is a great bike for weekend warriors or riders looking to get on a 29er, super fun easy to ride, can climb like nobody's business... Weaknesses: I actually counted 18 Giant logos on my bike...however if the look of a bike is the reason you bought it, you have prolly don't know enough about bikes to make an informed decision anyway. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Tempe Bicycle
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pchico
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntington, Vermont Date Reviewed: October 7, 2011 Strengths: Fast ride, easy climbing, highest quality componants in this price range, smooth shifting, 27 speeds, pretty light weight for the price. Call me what you wish, but I still like the numbers on the shifter, which is apparently square within the MTbiker genre. I'm moving from the old gripshift style so NEED the numbers, at least until I get used to the thumb shifting system. (this bike has enough numbers to know where your chain is at a quick glance). Esthetically sweet, as well, especially for a white bike. Weaknesses: Why oh Why doesn't it come in more color choices? Not available in women specific frame sizes. Saddle doesn't have tilt adjustment, only forward and back. Pedals are nothing special but that's common as I think most people customize their pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Acadia National Park trails Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $685.00 Purchased At: SkierShop Similar Products Used: First 29er Bike Setup: Stock, replaced saddle for a more comfy one. Will be replacing pedals for clip-ins.
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Anonymous
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: August 28, 2011 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bayou Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
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