GIANT Talon E+ EX Gen2
Model: Talon E+ EX Gen2
Model year: 2026
Price: 2.749,00 €
Category: Trekking
Frame material: Aluminium
Weight: 24.2 kg
Permissible total weight: 156 kg
Verdict on the Talon E+ EX Gen2 test
The mountain bike-inspired Talon E+EX is visually slim and very reasonably priced. As a sporty SUV, it also cuts a fine figure on gravel, but could be a little more manoeuvrable. However, real trail excursions are not possible with the simple equipment.
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: City/Daily, Excursion, Touring and Offroad refer to suitability for each use case. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Range: Measured in standardized field test.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano BR-MT 200 |
| Front brakes | Shimano BR-MT 200 |
| Front brake disc | 180 |
| Rear brake disc | 180 |
| Front brake lever | Shimano BL-MT 200 |
| Rear brake lever | Shimano BL-MT 200 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Cues |
| Shift levers | Shimano Cues |
| Drivetrain type | Derailleur |
| Number of gears | 9 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM Coil 100 |
| Sprocket | 36 |
| Front tire | Maxxis Rekon Draht 29 x 2,40 |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Rekon Draht 29 x 2,40 |
| Pedals | Kunststoff Flatpedals mit Reflektoren |
| Front light | Giant Recon E HL50 |
| Rear light | Axa BlueLine Steady E6 |
| Rack | Giant Rack It MIK, 25 kg |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Yamaha SyncDrive Sport2 |
| Motor type | up to 25 km/h |
| Display | RideControl Dash 2 |
| Control unit | RideControl Dash 2 |
| Battery | Giant EnergyPak |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 430 |
| Charger | Giant Smart Charger 4Ah |
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