Giant Talon 27.5 5
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How about the best of both worlds? Giant's Talon 27.5 5 gives you the lightweight feel of a 26-inch wheel, with the confidence 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 riding everywhere. Then you get a SunTour fork with 100mm of suspension to tame the rough stuff. Rough terrain or smooth, Shimano and Suntour team up to deliver 24 speeds for hill climbing, and Tektro disc brakes lend great speed control. And, Giant wheels and tires grip with authority and the Giant-branded stem, bars, and saddle are ready to go whenever you are.
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.
Specs
| Frame | Giant ALUXX aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR SunTour XTC MLO, 100mm-travel |
| Rims/Wheels | Giant CR70, aluminum |
| Hubs | Giant Tracker Sport Off Road |
| Spokes | 14-gauge stainless-steel |
| Tires | Giant Sport, 27.5 x 2.1 |
| Crankset | SR SunTour NEX |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X5 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano, 8-speed: 11-34 |
| Shifters | SRAM X4 |
| Handlebars | Giant Sport, low-rise |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Brake Levers | Tektro |
| Brakes | Tektro Novela mechanical disc, 6-inch rotors |
| Pedals | Aluminum platform |
| Saddle | Giant Connect |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Matte Black/Gloss Green / X-Large | 8717611728170 | 43140827 |
| Matte Black/Gloss Green / X-Small |
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