as title, new (or 2011 model in sales) or is there a better new or s/h option - needed in small, for SHMBO.....
recent post discussing options for wife threw up some options, and this was recommended today - seems an ok spec for an ok price (£420 for 2011 model).
I have a 2010 Giant Talon 1. Most of the kit on it was reliable - the majority of which is now on a commuter bike. The Giant frame now has lots of better quality parts on it and they've only made an already fun bike better.
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If the women's version's anything like the men's then it's highly recommended.
my girlfriend has a 2010 Talon 2w, she loves its & its a pretty good value bike.
Frame is nice & light, great base for upgrades, nice geo, can't go wrong i think
I've got a talon 2 w and it's been a great little bike. The wheels are quite heavy (mostly the rims) and the brakes have needed one bleed last summer and probably due for a another. I also got a set of recons in there fairly sharpish as the suntours were awful. I'm just getting it the the point that everything should be getting upgraded. I would highly recommend it as a confidence giver and for xc but the geometry isn't great for overly techy downhill sections or jumping as I've found it tends to thrust your weight forward.