PUSH THE PACE ON CLIMBS, LET LOOSE ON THE DESCENTS. THIS ALUMINUM HARDTAIL GIVES YOU A FEEL FOR THE TRAIL WITH BALANCED, CONFIDENT HANDLING AND A PLUSH SUSPENSION FORK.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Proven alloy performance

ALUXX aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering.

Balance and stability

Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).

XC control

Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.

HIGHLIGHTS

Built on a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features classic hardtail design and the balanced riding characteristics of either larger diameter 29-inch or 27.5-inch wheels, Talon is a great choice for XC and trail riding. The frame geometry is specifically designed to adapt to its respective wheel size and either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork (depending on frame size). It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level.

Specifications

Sizes: S,M,L,XL
Colors: Knight Shield, Phantom Green
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork: SR Suntour XCM30, QR, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)
Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29)
Grips: Giant Sole-O
Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29)
Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29)
Saddle: Giant custom
Pedals: Platform Pedals
Shifters: Shimano m2010 2×9
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus m370
Brakes: Tektro TKD143, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: Tektro TKD143, Hydraulic
Cassette: Shimano HG200 9Speed
Chain: KMC X9
Crankset: ProWheel, 30t (27.5) or 32t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket: cartridge
Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Hubs: alloy, ball bearing
Spokes: stainless, 14g
Tires: Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29×2.2″, wire bead
Extras: 2.4″ max tire size