Mar 24, 2021 · I tried a tubeless conversion with the 2021 Giant Talon 1 (Desert Sage) equipped with the Giant GX03V 29" wheelset (alloy, double wall, 21mm inner). I was able to get one of …

May 27, 2020 · If I had to guess, Giant didn't design the Talon to naturally accommodate a dropper post. They would much rather see you spend a few extra bucks on the next tier …

Apr 17, 2019 · Giant drivetrain 2x10 vs. 2x9 (biggest difference is the 10-speed clutch rear derailleur), not huge but significant. Giant brakes have a 180mm rotor up front, otherwise the …

Apr 26, 2019 · The fork is otherwise the same for both, Suntour Raidon, excellent air fork for a bike like this (I have one on an equivalent non-Giant bike). The Fathom is $1400 and Talon is …

Apr 9, 2019 · Im a bit confused between the two models. Ive asked a store rep and he just went on saying that the talon 1 is better and only giving me superficial advantages of one over the …

Sep 10, 2010 · the giant talon in my opinion is a good frame with not so good parts, you could up grade as you go its got a good solid frame to build off of, ive rode one and it was a decent …

Apr 12, 2015 · Talon 4 = bicycle shaped object Talon 3 = good bike if you upgrade everything except for the frame Talon 2 = damn you should've gone for Talon 1 instead Talon 1 = ok now …

May 4, 2011 · Looks like the hubs on the XtC 2 are sealed too. The fork is better and you get Shimano brake levers vs the Giant brand on the Talon 1. The fork on the XtC two is low …

Jul 18, 2011 · I just bought a 2011 Giant Talon 1 29er. I’m 6’1 260lbs. I know just like with any hobby upgrading is part of the process. I love the bike I was renting some Jaws, Trek & Rocky …

#1 · Apr 4, 2013 I have a 2012 giant talon 1 that needs a new crank (damaged the or crank in a collision). The crankset is a 3 ring and the rear cassette is an 8 speed.