eMTB & road
Giant Talon E+
$2,950
Price
75 Nm
Torque
430 Wh
Battery
Giant Talon E+ vs Velotric Summit 2
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $2,099–$2,950, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Summit 2 carries 372 Wh more battery.
- The Summit 2 costs $851 less.
- The Summit 2 claims 24 more miles of range.
- The Summit 2 makes 25 Nm more torque.
- The Talon E+ uses a torque sensor; the Summit 2 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Talon E+ is mid-drive; the Summit 2 is rear hub.
Every spec, side by side
| Talon E+ | Summit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,950 | $2,099 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $6.86 per Wh | $2.62 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1300 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 430 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 16.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 71 mi | 95 mi |
| Range as stated | 35-71 miles (Giant range chart, extreme to ideal conditions) | 95 mi pedal assist / 70 mi throttle |
| Est. real range | — | 40 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 63.3 lb |
| Max load | — | 440 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 1–3 |
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | — | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES (11-41T) | Shimano CUES |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 29 x 2.4 Maxxis Rekon | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Giant RideControl Dash 2, full color LCD display | 2.0" color, USB-C |
| Frame | ALUXX aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | S-XL | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | Yes |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | No | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Lifetime on the frame for the original owner (downhill frames 3 years), 2 years on Giant components and e-bike electronics, 2 years or 600 charges on the battery; third-party suspension and groupsets carry their maker's warranty (brand policy) | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.giant-bicycles.com on 09/30/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.