Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Giant Talon 2 2020

Compare Specifications of Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Giant Talon 2 2020

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Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22
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Giant Talon 2 2020
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Technical Specifications
Speed 24 --
Frame Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Stem AUTHOR alloy Giant Sport, 7-degree
Handle Bar AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm Giant Connect Trail, 780 x 31.8
Fork Front : RST Gila 27.5 ML, lock out (100 mm) RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Giant Sport, 30.9
Grip AUTHOR high density foam --
Crankset -- Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36
Pedals Resin platform
Chain KMC Z8.3 KMC X9
Shifters SHIMANO TX800 (24) Shimano Acera
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Giant custom
Derailleur Front SHIMANO TY700 (34.9) Shimano Alivio
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Alivio
Hub Front QUANDO Disc 32 holes Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
Hub Rear -- Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
Spoke Black Steel stainless, 14 g
Cassette -- Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11 x 36
Bottom Bracket VP COMP cartridge --
Tyres
Front AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.4, wire bead
Rear AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.4, wire bead
Wheel / RIM RIMS: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21 mm inner width
Brakes
Front TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
Rear TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
Brake Lever SHIMANO TX800 Tektro HDC M275
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Metallic Black
Orange
Pure Red
Silver


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 15 kg --
Overview
Features -- - Traction and stability
- Proven alloy performance
- Trail tuned
Additional Details SIZE : 14", 16", 18"
HEAD PARTS: PRESTINE Integrated 1-1/8"
CHAIN WHEEL : PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 mm cranks
FREEWHEEL : SHIMANO HG200-8 12-32 (8)
Bottom Bracket : Shimano

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