Describing the Talon 29 and why it was chosen, Bicycling test editor Bobby Lea wrote: “This hardtail is an excellent choice for both dirt-curious riders wanting to explore singletrack and active riders who want to try racing.”
Editors praised the Talon 29’s lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame, 100mm suspension fork and tubeless-ready wheels, calling it “a great mix of performance, value, and practicality.”
Lea continued: “On paper you’ll see it has the chops to be a hard-charging, aggressive XC bike. A steep 73.5-degree seat angle helps you keep power on the pedals and maintain traction on steep climbs. I didn’t take it easy on this bike—I pushed it through some of the roughest and rockiest trails we have around the Bicycling office. It responded beautifully.”
For more, check out the 2020 Bicycling Magazine Bike Awards and their full review of the Talon 29.
And for all the details on the Talon 29, click here.
