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Giant Talon 1,2,3 or 4? Recommendations
#1
I am looking for some thoughts, recommendations, and feedback on buying a Giant Talon.

Which model? 1,2,3, or 4.

I've had Giant Reign for 12 years, which I'm upgrading. It's been exceptional and happy to stay with Giant.

Bit counter productive I guess however I'm looking at the model first then budget.

I've done research with conflicting results.

I only ride off-road twice a week, around 60k, with a combination of hills, ups and downs on single and firebreak tracks.

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
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#2
the Giant Reign is a full suspension bike right? I think it'll look more like a down grade going to a Giant Talon even if it is the top spec one, but don't get me wrong, components nowadays really are a notch above what we used to have 10 to 20 years ago when it comes to mountain biking. I do get why you want to get a hardtail now though since you do a lot of XC style riding as well.

Maybe consider these options:
Giant fathom (hardtail but all mountain/enduro ready geometry and specs) *you can get the best of both worlds as this is still a hard tail so pedaling a lot of kms or miles would feel better than your full-sun

Giant XTC (also a hardtail but sportier meaning you can get faster but will sacrifice more downhill and trail comfort due to it going much faster than any other mountain bike in their range up or downhill)

Giant Reign 2024 (if something isn't broken why fix it? the new Giant Reign is an awesome machine that will get you to places like your old one used to have)

if you're still keen on going for the Talon, I'd suggest going for Talon 2, it has great mid range components that are very capable
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#3
Thanks for all the input and feedback.

I've gone with the Talon, fortunately got a great deal as well.

Now...going from a 26" dual to a 29" hardtail...a new challenge Smile
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#4
(10-15-2024, 06:39 PM)Flowrider Wrote:  Thanks for all the input and feedback.

I've gone with the Talon, fortunately got a great deal as well.

Now...going from a 26" dual to a 29" hardtail...a new challenge Smile
Lets see some pics of that bad boy
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
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#5
*chants* show them, show them, show them!
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#6
Congratulations. Which model (1,2 or 3) did you go for, @Flowrider ?

(10-15-2024, 06:39 PM)Flowrider Wrote:  Thanks for all the input and feedback.

I've gone with the Talon, fortunately got a great deal as well.

Now...going from a 26" dual to a 29" hardtail...a new challenge Smile
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#7
(10-20-2024, 12:20 AM)GirishH Wrote:  Congratulations. Which model (1,2 or 3) did you go for, @Flowrider ?

(10-15-2024, 06:39 PM)Flowrider Wrote:  Thanks for all the input and feedback.

I've gone with the Talon, fortunately got a great deal as well.

Now...going from a 26" dual to a 29" hardtail...a new challenge Smile

I got a deal on a 3.
1/2 price from new
Person was leaving Australia next day and had only ridden it a few times.
Great condition.

Not for hard out trails we ride on.
Will still use my Giant Reaign 26 dual for those

Looking to get a Giant Trance in January
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#8
Given your experience and weekly mileage, Talon 1 or 2 would be best. Talon 4: This is the most basic setup, best for beginner-level trail riding and lighter off-road use.
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#9
(10-30-2024, 02:21 PM)Talha Wrote:  Given your experience and weekly mileage, Talon 1 or 2 would be best. Talon 4: This is the most basic setup, best for beginner-level trail riding and lighter off-road use.

Thanks @Talha. Spot on advice, if I had the money that's what I would have gone for! Smile
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#10
Half price for a almost new bike, it's truly a great deal. Hope you enjoy and ride it more than It's previous owner..:-)


(10-21-2024, 04:18 AM)Flowrider Wrote:  
(10-20-2024, 12:20 AM)GirishH Wrote:  Congratulations. Which model (1,2 or 3) did you go for, @Flowrider ?

(10-15-2024, 06:39 PM)Flowrider Wrote:  Thanks for all the input and feedback.

I've gone with the Talon, fortunately got a great deal as well.

Now...going from a 26" dual to a 29" hardtail...a new challenge Smile

I got a deal on a 3.
1/2 price from new
Person was leaving Australia next day and had only ridden it a few times.
Great condition.

Not for hard out trails we ride on.
Will still use my Giant Reaign 26 dual for those

Looking to get a Giant Trance in January
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#11
if you plan to transfer the compatible parts of your Reign to Talon, I suggest get at least Talon 3.
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#12
Yea. I'm really happy with it. I've now done some serious mtb trails and it's been great for my needs.

I will update in the future but perfect for now.

I've used Giant for 20+ years and really content with their reliability 😁
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