Giant Talon 27.5 3
2015
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Description
Giant's Talon 27.5 3 gives you the acceleration and lightweight feel of a 26-inch wheel, with the traction and efficiency of a 29er. It all starts with Giant's ALUXX aluminum frame that's tough, yet light and responsive, just what you need for off-road excursions. Then you get a Suntour fork with 100mm of plush suspension and precise steering to guide you through the rough stuff. It's packed full of Shimano components with 27 speeds for hill-climbing, and Tektro disc brakes for great speed control with modulation. And, 27.5-inch Giant wheels and tires grip with authority and roll over anything in your way.
Features & Info
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27.5-inch (650B) wheels
27.5-inch wheels (also known as 650B) offer the best characteristics of 26- and 29-inch wheels for an outstanding ride.
Efficiency: Increasing the wheel diameter decreases the angle of attack (the angle at which round objects meet square objects). The lower the angle, the easier it is to roll over obstacles and maintain momentum.
Traction: With a larger diameter, the tire's contact patch increases, putting more rubber on the trail. A 27.5-inch (650B) has nearly the same contact patch as a 29er for superb acceleration, braking and cornering.
Weight: The weight of a 27.5 wheel, tire and tube is only 5% more than an identically built 26-inch wheel. Compare this to a 12% increase with a 29-inch wheel. Lighter wheels mean a lighter bike, and better climbing and acceleration.
Specifications
- Frame
- Giant ALUXX aluminum
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCM HLO w/ lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant aluminum
- Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport,
- Spokes
- 14-gauge stainless-steel
- Tires
- Giant Sport, 27.5x2.1
- Crankset
- FSA Dynadrive
- Chainrings
- 44/32/22
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Alivio
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 9-speed: 11-34
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Handlebars
- Giant Connect XC, low-rise
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Auriga
- Brakes
- Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
- Pedals
- MTB Caged
- Saddle
- Giant Connect, upright
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport