Originally Posted by
rich_1833
My 2 cents. I really like my 29er but I have never tried a 27.5. So I will not get on tire size but The 27.5 are not as popular as 29 around here.
Giant Talon has lockout fork
Giant has 1 higher Rear Derailleur.
The Felt has 180mm Rotors VS Giants 160mm.
Your paying Msrp for the Giant and $50 off MSRP for the Felt.
Giant has 2x color choice VS Felts 1x color.
My biggest problem is that I like the 29" better as it is more established and I dont see myslef doing tight narrow trails. But I think the Giant is a better bike due to the fork, derailleur and just having the Giant name. I never heard of Felt. My LBS should get the Talon in this weekend and I will ride them back to back. I guess my biggest worry is the 27.5 wheel size not really catching on and not being made any more in 5 years.