however, given the price – there’s still plenty of bike on offer: the giant talon 27.5 4 was let-down by under-performing fork. The giant talon 27.5 4 was let-down by under-performing fork. With the bar height lowered, steep climbs presented no problems and we didn’t have to fight to stay on our desired line, even with the bike’s high overall weight. When it was time to go back uphill, the 650B wheels gave a helping hand in roll-over ability without feeling heavy. On fast descents, the Talon felt balanced and controlled, with the short stem placing the rider slightly rearward. We lowered the handlebar height and these issues disappeared, rewarding us with inspiring handling that was quick to throw through tight singletrack. The Talon’s tall handlebar height was a hindrance, creating a nervous tipping feel and washing of the front wheel. Large volume tyres meant it didn’t feel harsh – they numbed much of the trails buzz. This characteristic made the Talon a joy to ride, encouraging us to find the limits of the tyres in and out of every corner. It was sprightly and easy to get up to speed, yet never felt twitchy. We’d previously ridden the Talon 29er and found it slow to accelerate and hard to throw around, but the 27.5 does away with these traits. Taking the Talon off-road, we were immediately surprised by its confident handling and playful ride nature. The Talon 4 is an entry-level bike that’s full of surprises.
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