Nice job on those roots and rocks, that was a challenging start! The trail system looks like so much fun, especially that black diamond. And I am glad you didn't get hurt on that spill. The Dirt Lab looks like an awesome place to work on progression. Thanks for the shoutout brotha, but I am so impressed with your bike handling, I wish I was that good when I first started. Side note, I see clipless petals and a dropper in your future ;)

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sage! There are just too many roots and rocks at this place! The black diamond would be alot of fun with some more confidence under my belt. haha I bruised my arm and scraped it up a bit, but I got pretty lucky. The Dirt Lab is great! Clipless pedals for sure!

A dropper post would make your uphills more enjoyable. That way you can raise it on the fly when pedaling up.

@UltraTrailSteven

2 ай бұрын

For sure!

Awesome video I really enjoyed it!! I have the older version of the 2018 Giant Talon 2 but I still enjoy riding it! Thank you 🙏

@UltraTrailSteven

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Just got home riding my 2022 Talon 3. Converted into a 1x12 shimano deore gs, maxxis ardent 27.5 2.25 tubeless and upgraded my fork to a Suntour Epixon. I really love the bike and I'm 100 sure I'm not going to buy another hardtail. If given a chance l'd go full suspension of course still a Giant and give my hardtail to my kid.

@UltraTrailSteven

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a nice setup! I sold my Talon 2 and got a Poseidon X Ambition gravel bike instead

This pov is actually kind of therapeutic and loved the mix with the drone shots. The trail looked amazing to ride man.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! I appreciate it bro!

@CelineFerocious

3 жыл бұрын

Haha whereas I definitely had some anxiety at some parts 🚴

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelineFerocious me too riding it lol

“Look at me, I’m TrailSage!” Haha I love how running and biking and just generally being out in the woods can make anyone feel like a kid again.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha that is so true! I love it

Officially the first trail I've recognized on YT... Had a blast here a couple of years ago and learned how to ride a pump track there. Thanks for posting

@UltraTrailSteven

3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Great job. Thanks for the video. Gives us new riders great inspiration.

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m a new rider too!

Awesome vid! I have the same bike and its great! keep shredding!!

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

finally found someone my level 😃 i got rid of a hardly used 10 year old full suspension Epic for Talon 2 few months ago. I was going to try bike packing and needed a hard tail and Talon 2 price was in my range. 1x9 Advent has plenty of range and decent shifting performance on dirt/hills and had perfect frame geometry with mount points for both mud guards and rack. I am liking my Talon and hope to get some good usage after storing up my roadie for the winter.

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I would love to do some bike packing as well.

That bike is really quiet! This might have just helped me find my first mountain bike in 20 years!

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Tom! It is a great bike! Thanks!

fantastic footage. helped me in my decision to go with a cheap hardtail vs a full suspension. I'm not quite ready to spend a few thousand bucks. thank you so much for this.

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m so glad it was helpful!

i did just buy the new talon 2 2023 and thanks to your video i don't regret it at all

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

Awesomesauce!

Woke up this morning and realized I had missed an episode! It’s starting to feel like Netflix where you almost want to keep an extra episode in the bank because you really look forward to them! Not a biker but I enjoy getting tranced by the bike video.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks, Doug! Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome you realize your riding limitations. Great job 👏🏼, newbie over here as well. Sweet video 👍🏼

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I am definitely a noob. I don't ride enough to really practice the technical stuff.

This looks challenging but also fun at the same time! Beautiful footage as always :)

@CelineFerocious

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s the camera angle but that little bridge part looked so narrow and you went so fast I got nervous for a second lol

@CelineFerocious

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, if you don’t have an “oh shnyke” moment while mountain biking you’re doing it wrong 😉

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah it was a bit narrow, but not too skinny. Yeah I had a few of those moments! Thanks for watching, Celine!

Very nice drone shots.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

This is perfect I just lashed out a little more and got the new talon 1 gets delivered next week hopefully sooner than later but to see someone else (minus the fact I'm stupid unfit) beginning on one of these bikes and looking like it's still capable without a pro in the saddle makes me happier about the purchase

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it is definitely a more than capable bike! Have fun!

Your channel gets more play than Netflix 👍🏼

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA I wish!

Es una chulada . La adquirí apenas ayer, ya la saque de ruta y es una delicia manejarla. Liviana y comoda

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@kikeilavemaqueira8293

2 жыл бұрын

Yo estoy por comprar la Talón 1. Es muy bonita y se ve versátil. Lo que no estoy seguro es si comprar la 29" o la 27.5".

awesome videos!, watched your whole MTB riding videos, still your skill is better than mine!

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks! I’m such a noob though

nice, about to get mine on monday, also starting mountain biking lessons the same day so i guess il see how it goes :)

@UltraTrailSteven

3 ай бұрын

Good luck and have fun!

@soggybread2511

3 ай бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven thanks!

I have same Talon 2 2021, unfortunately sittig for about a year, but now I'm planning to ride again, replacing the BB to a DUB 73mm and to a GX drive train 1x11 and sram 746 rear hub, and next to replace will be the rear brake to a 4 pistons lol

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

Nice

Good day sir, I know it's been a year. What are the upgrade you made on your talon 2?

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

None. I haven’t done anything. I am a runner, and rarely take the bike out.

Was that Upper Washing Machine you went down? If so you are a braver man than me. I have only ran down it, never biked due to how steep it is. Love Haw Ridge (I pass by it daily going back and forth to work in Oak Ridge), and it has become my main trail system for running and biking.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that was upper washing machine; it gets steep quick! That one berm was too steep and I walked down it lol. Haw is a great park! I’ve run quite a bit there, but this was my first ride there.

@karmaforgotme

3 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven I also lol at your getting lost comment. I have ran over a thousand miles there and I still get turned around every once and awhile (especially on back part in summer). You are never truly lost, you really just added an unexpected climb to your run. Edit: also any thoughts on visiting Baker Creek or Ijams in Knox for more biking adventures?

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

@@karmaforgotme yeah it is a small park so eventually you’ll find your way back. Maybe one day I’ll get out to baker or ijams. However, I just started my training block for the No Business 100, so I’ll be back to running. I was on a 2 week running break, which is why I had time to mountain bike.

What kind of camera did u use?

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

I used the GoPro Hero 8 and Skydio 2 drone

Nice videos and music. How do you feel abt the bike?

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like the bike a lot! I think it is far more capable than I am lol. The limitation is me; I need more practice and confidence on the bike.

Which drone u use ???

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

This is the Skydio 2.

Bro I am planning to take giant talon 2 what's your sussestion I am confused between trek marlin 6 or giant talon 2 please help me out

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the same two I was looking at. Both great choices and will do great for easy to moderate rides. Ultimately for me it came down to what I could find I stock. Whatever you find, buy it and you’ll be happy!

@awesomeommm9991

3 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven thankyou so much bro god bless

I want to come and play.

@UltraTrailSteven

3 жыл бұрын

You know where we live

does this bike have sag or rebound

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

It has great rebound from the front fork.

Great video, but what's with the music? The natural sounds of the trail and the bike would have been so much better.

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Noted thanks

Bro,, which one performance better between giant talon 2 vs marin bobcat trail 4

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have any experience with the Marin bike. Sorry

@mabor1999

Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven Thanks Anyway ✨ then what about talon 2 is it performing well, I am planning to get budget bike soon for competition, so can you suggest any brand or something. ❣️ From Northeast India ✨

@UltraTrailSteven

Жыл бұрын

@@mabor1999 yes the Talon 2 has held up well! Don’t think it’s competition material, but it’s a start

@mabor1999

Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven thanks 👍

Is this bike a Large?

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

It is an extra large

@mikeymo2929

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven how tall are you?

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeymo2929 6’3”

@ChazMichaelMike

Жыл бұрын

I’m 6’1” and on a large talon. Sometimes I feel like I having to lean far forward and put a lot of weight on my shoulders when cruising on paved/gravel trails. But the extra reach seems to avoid the feeling like I’m going over the handle bars on hard brakes.

What size bro? Nice video!

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

XL frame. I’m 6’3”. Thanks!

@Nachsosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven Great, im 1.90 just like you. Do you think that a L size fit well?

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Probably so. Go to the bike shop and try it out.

@Nachsosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven Thanks again!

@scottm5167

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven Do you find the reach to the handle bars a bit long? I have an XL and same height as well, but was thinking a L might be a better frame size.

I’m definitely not diamond 💎 material 😂

@UltraTrailSteven

2 жыл бұрын

Well I went slow and there wasn't any real crazy stuff. I did get off the bike and walk one of the elements though ahaha