Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame aluminium -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCM
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Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Yamaha 250W 50Nm mid-drive -
Battery EnergyPak 500Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX Aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1?" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil 29" 100mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1?" steerer
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio **some bikes may be substituted: microSHIFT Advent M6195M
Front Derailleur
-
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, 1x9 **some bikes may be substituted: microSHIFT Advent Trail M9295, 1x9
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200, 11x36T **some bikes may be substituted: microSHIFT Advent CS-EH093, 11x42
Crank
FSA Comet E-Bike crank arm set FSA MegaTooth Direct-mount 1X steel 36T
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized
Pedals
platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Giant eTracker Sport, [F] 9mm QR [R] 135mm QR
Rear Hub
Giant eTracker Sport, [F] 9mm QR [R] 135mm QR
Rims
Giant GX03V
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tires
Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" Wire Bead 60TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M275
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Contact
Handlebar
Giant Connect TR Riser 31.8x690~750mm
Grips
Giant Sole-O Grip
Seat
Saddle
Giant Sport
Seatpost
Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium
Motor & Battery
Motor
SyncDrive Core, 50Nm, Powered by Yamaha
Battery
EnergyPak 500Wh
Remote
RideControl Dash, full color LCD screen
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 329 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm |
| Front Center | 670 mm | 696 mm | 722 mm | 747 mm | 773 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 100.7 mm | 100.7 mm | 100.7 mm | 100.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Stack | 630 mm | 639 mm | 648 mm | 662 mm | 676 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 411 mm | 433 mm | 454 mm | 475 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 605 mm | 630 mm | 655 mm | 680 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 455 mm | 505 mm | 535 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1146 mm | 1172 mm | 1198 mm | 1224 mm | 1250 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Standover Height | 728 mm | 758 mm | 793 mm | 813 mm | 833 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Talon E+ 2 is a Giant E Talon model. Giant released 17 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Giant E Talon e-bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Giant Talon E+ 3 2022 has a starting price of 2037$. Giant Talon E+ 29 Sport 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3078$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2453$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This e-bike was released in 2022 and its price was 2386$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 2.81% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Talon E+ 2 comes factory-installed with the Suntour XCM fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The Talon E+ 2 2022 e-bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.