Giant Talon 27.5 4
2016
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Description
Giant's Talon 27.5 4 is like Goldilocks: not too big, not too small. The 27.5-inch wheels provide the acceleration, responsiveness, and lightweight feel of 26-inch wheels, with the traction and efficiency of a 29er. It all starts with Giant's ALUXX aluminum frame that's tough, yet light and quick, just what you need for singletrack. Then you get a SunTour fork with 100mm of suspension through the rough stuff. For the shifting, a Shimano 24-speed drivetrain tackles the hills, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes provide great speed control on the way down. And up or down, 27.5-inch Giant wheels and knobby Maxxis tires grip with authority and roll over anything in your way.
Features & Info
Geometry chart
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.
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Versatile (3)
- Durable (3)
- Lightweight (2)
- Stylish (2)
- Affordable
- Shifts Great On Inclines
Cons
- Some Bad Components
- Cranks Come Loose
- Forks Not Too Good
- Wears Out Quickly
- Poor Componets
- Poor Construction
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking (4)
- Commuting/City (2)
- Need To Upgrade Parts
- Commute
- Single Track
- Easy Trails No Jumps
Sep 05, 2015
- Pros:
- Brakes, Lock Out Forks, Handles Great, Price, Stylish
- Cons:
- Cranks Come Loose, Can't Adjust Break Levers, Forks Not Too Good
- Best Uses:
- Need To Upgrade Parts, Mountain Biking, Fun Bike Too Ride, Good Bike For The Price
Great for trail riding and occasional jumps. Forks come loose sometimes.
Might want to upgrade some of the parts, but then if you do that it would be cheaper to by a more expensive bike than upgrade this one. 1500. or so
May 25, 2015
- Pros:
- Durable, Hydraulic Disc, Affordable, Stylish, Lightweight, Lockout
- Cons:
- Some Bad Components
- Best Uses:
- Mountain Biking, Commuting
Nice feel. Handles well.
Aug 15, 2014
- Pros:
- 27 5 Wheels, Hydraulic Brakes, Lock Out Suspension, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- DIRT JUMPS, Commute, Trail, Single Track
Great bike to get you on the trails without requiring upgrades. Extremely happy with the 2015 Talon, it's worth the extra couple $$ compared to the 2014. I was looking for an entry level price with the most amount of features. I did a TON of searching and you can't find any better bike for the price. I have put this bike through the tests on single tracks, steep inclines, dirt jumps and it holds up great. The bike is a little heavy but you can't have it all without dropping $1,500+.
May 10, 2014
- Pros:
- Versatile
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Mountain Biking
This is an amazing entry level mountain bike.
Feb 01, 2014
- Pros:
- Versatile, Lightweight, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Mountain Biking
Rode all over Cameron park. Zero problems. Even caught some air.
Jan 05, 2014
- Pros:
- Versatile, Shifts Great On Inclines
- Cons:
- Wears Out Quickly, Poor Construction, Poor Componets
- Best Uses:
- Easy Trails No Jumps, Commuting/City, Road Biking
I ride pretty hard(5'10" 240lbs all muscle), and this bike just could not handle what I had to dish out. The crank started falling apart after 2 weeks. I wish it didn't fall apart because I loved riding this bike. Great engineering with poor componets. Bicycle world was awesome though and took back the Talon and got me into a Jamis nemesis sport. Now to put this one through the test. I don't know if I'll ever trust Giant again.
Specifications
- Frame
- Giant ALUXX aluminum
- Fork
- SR Suntour XTC, w/hydraulic lockout, 100mm travel
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant, aluminum
- Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport Disc
- Spokes
- 14g, stainless-steel
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon, 27.5 x 2.2
- Crankset
- SR Suntour XCE
- Chainrings
- 42/34/24
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano HG31, 8-speed: 11-34
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Handlebars
- Giant Connect XC, low rise
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Auriga
- Brakes
- Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
- Pedals
- MTB Caged
- Saddle
- Giant Connect, Upright
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport