Giant Talon 2 2020 vs Marin Sky Trail

Drivetrain	--	Shimano Altus 3x8 drivetrain
Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc	Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Disc Brake
Stem	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Alloy, 45 mm
Handle Bar	Giant Connect Trail, 780 x 31.8	Alloy, 20 mm rise, 740 mm wide
Fork	RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout	--
Seatpost	Giant Sport, 30.9	Alloy, 27.2 mm
Grip	--	Entity MTB
Crankset	Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36	Forged Aluminum, 42x34x24T, 170mm
Pedals	platform	Nylon Platform
Chain	KMC X9	KMC Z-7
Shifters	Shimano Acera	--
Saddle	Giant custom	Entity MTB
Headset	--	Zero Stack (ZS) Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30
Derailleur Front	Shimano Alivio	Shimano Altus
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Alivio	Shimano RD-TX800, 8-Speed
Hub Front	Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Hub Rear	Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Spoke	stainless, 14 g	Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11 x 36	Shimano Altus CS-HG200, 11-32T, 8 Speed
Bottom Bracket	--	Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Front	Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.4, wire bead	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Rear	Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.4, wire bead	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Wheel / RIM	Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21 mm inner width	Double-Wall Alloy Rims, 32H

Front	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Rear	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Brake Lever	Tektro HDC M275	Alhonga Hydraulic

Front	--	SR Suntour XCE, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment
Rear	--	--

Colors

Metallic Black Orange Pure Red Silver

Red/Charcoal

Length

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Features	- Traction and stability - Proven alloy performance - Trail tuned	--
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Shimano	Shift Lever : Shimano Altus, 3x8 Speed Size Range : S, M, L