Giant 2011 29er Mountain Bikes
Giant has two new up and coming bikes in 2011. These are single speeds under their sub-grand category.
The Talon 29er 1 has a hydro-formed aluminum “Alux” frame. The suspension fork used is the SR “Raidon 29”. The lock out has 100mm travel with a 15QR Giant branded hub.
The brakes used for the Talon 29er 1 are “ROOT” hydraulic brakes. It also has a SRAM X-5 shifting gear and comes in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The geometric design is similar to Giant’s XTC 29”er line. The Talon 29er 1 has a head tube of approximately 70.5 angles, matching the 73 degree set tube angles.
The Talon 29er 2 shares the hydro-formed “Alux” frame specifications as with the Talon 29er 1. Some differentiation are the SRAM X-4 shifting and the SR “XTC 29” for the fork which also gives lockout with 100mm travel. Unlike the Talon 29er 1 which has 9 speed, the Talon 29er 2 drops to 8 speed only.
Other highlights on the Talon 29er 2 are the Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes and Maxxis CrossMArk tires. Sizes also come in small, medium, large and extra large.
The average retail price for the Talon 29er 1 is $975.00 while the Talon 29er 2 costs $750.00.
Source: Twentynineinches
I have the talon 29er1. It has been a pretty decent ride. The only complaint is the local bike shop informed me that I wore out the bushings in the front fork in the first three months and since the sr forks are pressed bushings they had to activate my warrenty and get me some new forks. I plan on upgrading to a reba fork soon.
anybody knows what the approximate weight of this bike?
The approximate weight of this bike I think is near 30bls . should have cycling jersey if you are a cyclist —-www.teamscycling.com
wow,it is so cool,i hope i can have one