The Giant Talon 1 came about as a direct response to UK riders asking for a mountain bike that suited the kind of riding and trails that predominates on these shores. We wanted a hardtail that was designed for fun, technical riding at UK trail centres, not purely designed for racers. The 2010 Talon is the result, confidense inspiring handling thats not afraid of rock drops, fast corners and the occasional air-time. Giant said it was designed for UK riding and riding styles and for once, it wasnt marketing hype.

Key Features:

• RockShox Dart 2 100mm travel fork with Turn Keylock out
• Shimano SLX Shadow rear derailleur
• Shimano M442 chain set

The Giant Talon 1 2010 Features are:

Frame: Giant AluxX aluminium, Fluid FormedTM

Fork: RockShox Dart 2 coil 100mm Turnkey lockout

Gears: 27 Shimano Deore Shimano SLX Shadow

Shifters: Shimano Deore

Wheels: CR18 double wall aluminium Formula disc Formula disc Black stainless steel

Brakes: Giant Root Giant Root hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors Giant Root hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors

Drivetrain: Shimano M442 22/32/44 crankset, Shimano UN26 BB, Shimano HG73 chain, Shimano HG50 11-34 cassette

Extra Features: Giant Sport aluminium Kenda Nevegal 2.1 Front WTB Speed V Comp saddle

What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.