Frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
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Talon 2
£649
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Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminium hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.
Key Performance Factors
Proven alloy performance
ALUXX aluminium frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminium engineering.
Balance and stability
Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).
XC control
Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.
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Highlights
Built on a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features classic hardtail design and the balanced riding characteristics of either larger diameter 29-inch or 27.5-inch wheels, Talon is a great choice for XC and trail riding. The frame geometry is specifically designed to adapt to its respective wheel size and either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork (depending on frame size). It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.
Sizing Guide and Geometry
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
- XS (27.5")
- 155 cm5’1”
166 cm5’5”
- S (27.5")
- 163 cm5’4” 172 cm5’8”
- S (29")
- 163 cm5’4” 172 cm5’8”
- M (27.5")
- 169 cm5’7” 179 cm5’10”
- M (29")
- 169 cm5’7” 179 cm5’10”
- L (27.5")
- 176 cm5’9” 186 cm6’1”
- L (29")
- 176 cm5’9” 186 cm6’1”
- XL (29")
- 183 cm6’0” 193 cm6’4”
- XXL (29")
- 190 cm6’3” 200 cm6’7”
| XS (27.5") | S (27.5") | S (29") | M (27.5") | M (29") | L (27.5") | L (29") | XL (29") | XXL (29") | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 35013.8 | 38515.2 | 39015.4 | 43016.9 | 44017.3 | 49019.3 | 49019.3 | 53521.1 | 56522.2 |
| B | Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
| C | Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 54421.4 | 56922.4 | 57722.7 | 59723.5 | 59923.6 | 61824.3 | 62024.4 | 63925.2 | 65825.9 |
| D | Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 953.7 | 1154.5 | 953.7 | 1305.1 | 1054.1 | 1556.1 | 1254.9 | 1405.5 | 1556.1 |
| E | Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.5° | 67.5° | 68.5° | 67.5° | 68.5° | 67.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| F | Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 421.7 | 421.7 | 512 | 421.7 | 512 | 421.7 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| G | Trail (mm) (inch) | 1034.1 | 1034.1 | 943.7 | 1034.1 | 943.7 | 1034.1 | 943.7 | 943.7 | 943.7 |
| H | Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 107942.5 | 110643.5 | 112644.3 | 113744.8 | 115045.3 | 116245.7 | 117246.1 | 119246.9 | 121347.8 |
| I | Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 44017.3 | 44017.3 | 45517.9 | 44017.3 | 45517.9 | 44017.3 | 45517.9 | 45517.9 | 45517.9 |
| J | Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 451.8 | 451.8 | 552.2 | 451.8 | 552.2 | 451.8 | 552.2 | 552.2 | 552.2 |
| K | Stack (mm) (inch) | 53321 | 57122.5 | 60223.7 | 59823.5 | 61124.1 | 62124.4 | 63024.8 | 64425.4 | 65825.9 |
| L | Reach (mm) (inch) | 38515.2 | 40515.9 | 40415.9 | 42516.7 | 42416.7 | 44017.3 | 43917.3 | 45417.9 | 46918.5 |
| M | Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 68627 | 71128 | 73228.8 | 74829.4 | 76630.2 | 79431.3 | 80531.7 | 83933 | 85633.7 |
| N | Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 | 78030.7 |
| O | Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 401.6 | 502 | 502 | 602.4 | 602.4 | 702.8 | 702.8 | 803.1 | 903.5 |
| P | Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1656.5 | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 |
| Q | Wheel Size | 27.5" | 27.5" | 29" | 27.5" | 29" | 27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Techs & Features
ALUXX Aluminium Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
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