GiantTalon 2 - Dried Matcha - Small

The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance. *on select models <strong>FEATURES:</strong> <ul> <li> <strong>Modern MTB Design:</strong> Tapered fork steerer tubes*, quality components including a 1x drivetrain* with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs*, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. *on select models</li> <li> <strong>Off-Road Control: </strong>New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.</li> <li> <strong>Light and Durable: </strong>All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.</li> </ul> <strong>SPECS:</strong> <strong>Frame</strong> <span>ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc</span> <strong>Fork</strong> <span>SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)</span> <strong>Rear Shock</strong> N/A <strong>Rims/Wheels</strong> <span>Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width</span> <strong>Hubs</strong> <span>alloy, sealed bearing, [F] 15x110 thru axle, [R] 12x142 thru-axle</span> <strong>Spokes</strong> <span>stainless, 14g</span> <strong>Tires</strong> <span>Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead</span> <strong>Crankset</strong> <span>ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29)</span> <strong>Chainrings</strong> N/A <strong>Chain Guide</strong> N/A <strong>Bottom Bracket</strong> <span>cartridge</span> <strong>Chain</strong> <span>KMC X-9</span> <strong>Rear Derailleur</strong> <span>microSHIFT Advent</span> <div> <div><strong>Cassette/Rear Cogs</strong></div> </div> <span>microSHIFT, 11x46</span> <strong>Shifters</strong> <span>microSHIFT Advent, 1x9</span> <strong>Handlebars</strong> <span>Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29)</span> <strong>Grips</strong> <span>Giant Sole-O</span> <strong>Stem</strong> <span>Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29)</span> <strong>Brakes</strong> <td style="height: