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Giant Talon 29er 2 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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TNT Date Reviewed: April 19, 2013 Strengths: its light weight front fork (overall good for an entry level bike) Weaknesses: pedals WILL have to be replaced other than that GREAT value Bottom Line: 
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Jesse845 Date Reviewed: November 16, 2012 Strengths: Solid frame Weaknesses: Garbage components Bottom Line:
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Travis
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: October 31, 2012 Strengths: Price, durability Weaknesses: Rear derailer bracket broke twice when landing jumps and front fork could be better but still works after a year of use on trails an entry lvl xc bike had no business on Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gooseberry Mesa Duration Product Used: Year and a half Price Paid: $700.00 Similar Products Used: Gary fish marlin 
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Shawnk386
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: August 19, 2012 Strengths: Frame Weaknesses: seat, FORK!!!!, Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Malacompra Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $480.00 Purchased At: Craigslist Similar Products Used: Giant Boulder SE, Fuji Panic Comp Bike Setup: flipped stem/no spaces with EA70 bars, Reba RL fork QR 9mm, nashbar bash guard, clipless pedals(shimano m 520's, ) Grips(lock on's)
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Samuel
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: June 17, 2012 Strengths: This is a great beginner bike. I bought the 2012 model about four months ago when a couple of friends got me into mountain biking. I hadn't ridden a bike in about 15 years so it took some time to get used to everything. After getting used to it on some local dirt roads I finally decided to take it to the trails. It handles everything so well, the bike makes up for my lack of skill and fitness. The tires grips the trails and the shifts are solid. I don't have anything to compare it to but if you are wanting to get into mountain biking you should definitely look at this. Make sure you get the right size and don't worry about it feeling too big at first, you get used to the size. Weaknesses: The only problem I've had so far was the front brake not working. The LBS I bought the bike gives free lifetime tuneups so no problems after taking it to them. The fork is the first upgrade since the stock one is rather lacking. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$650.00 Purchased At: Lewis and Clark Outf
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Dirt Hot
a Weekend Warrior
from Quantico VA Date Reviewed: December 1, 2011 Strengths: Very sharp looking. I get a lot of compliments on the appearance. Seat and handlebars are proper for my frame (5'9" 195lbs). Pedals are very sharp and dig into my shoes, something that i like. Brakes are outstanding. Even caked with mud they are quiet and very effective at stopping, even in emergency applications. Weaknesses: Chain broke after my first 1/4 mile. Didnt even get to the trails. Bicycle Pro Shop replaced the chain no questions asked in about 5 minutes. Shifting under heavy load causes chain to bind, probably cause the deraillers are stock. I imagine this is common on all entry level deraillers. Tires are not aggressive enough for the muddy, root infested trails I ride on Quantico. I got the large frame and should have gone with a medium, that is my fault I guess. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Biker's Bumps Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $630.00 Purchased At: Bicyle Pro Shop, Ale Similar Products Used: old school Specialized HardRock, fully customized. Bike Setup: Stock. Fork upgrade planned. New Tires planned.
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zoltek
a Cross Country Rider
from Sioux Falls, SD Date Reviewed: October 12, 2011 Strengths: Awesome bike. Does well in town and on dirt trails. Handles well. Weaknesses: Gets a little tipsy if you have to wait at a light and are not careful. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Spoke N' Sport Bike Setup: Stock with improved pedals so I don't smash them up.
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Ghengis65
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2011 Strengths: Overall comfort, solid frame, decent components for the price, upgradable frame Weaknesses: saddle could be much better, RD, would have liked a 9-speed but I can wait Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: TBD Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Pedalers West Similar Products Used: tested the Trek 3500 disc, Trek 4500 disc, GF Marlin, Felt Q520, Felt Q620, Felt Nine Trail Bike Setup: Stock (new saddle on its way)
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NJ_DD
a Weekend Warrior
from Tranquility, NJ Date Reviewed: May 13, 2011 Strengths: Decent entry level 29er for the price Weaknesses: I immediately switched out the 8-sp cassette for a 9-speed. The front fork is also on the heavy side. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $725.00 Purchased At: Curty's Cyclery
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Nelmenator
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Louis, MO USA Date Reviewed: January 1, 2011 Strengths: Lightweight, handles great. Weaknesses: Rear derailler hanger broke 1st day but LBS replaced free of charge and no issues since. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chubb Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: South County Cyclery Bike Setup: Time ATAC pedals, everything else stock for now.
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grivlet
a Cross Country Rider
from Chattanooga TN Date Reviewed: August 27, 2010 Strengths: Lightweight, build quality seems top notch. The brakes have modulation that feels similar to a hydraulic setup. Havent had it out on the trails just yet, I'll post an update when I do! Weaknesses: SRAM X-4 rear deraileur, seat hurts, front fork is okay at best. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Raccoon Mtn Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: East Ridge Bicycles Bike Setup: all stock
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