GIANT TALON 29 1 2024
PUSH THE PACE ON CLIMBS, LET LOOSE ON DESCENTS. THIS ALUMINIUM HARDTAIL WITH A PLUSH SUSPENSION FORK DELIVERS BALANCED, CONFIDENT HANDLING ON THE TRAIL.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Proven alloy performance
ALUXX aluminium frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminium engineering.
Balance and stability
Frame geometry is designed to optimise the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size and model).
XC control
Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel, depending on the model, for added control on XC terrain.
| S | 163 cm - 172 cm |
| M | 169 cm - 179 cm |
| L | 176 cm - 186 cm |
| XL | 183 cm - 193 cm |
| S (29") | M (29") | L (29") | XL (29") | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 390 | 440 | 490 | 535 |
| A1 | SEATPOSTINSERTIONDEPTH (mm) | 245 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
| C | TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 577 | 599 | 620 | 639 |
| D | HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 95 | 105 | 125 | 140 |
| E | HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| F | FORK RAKE (mm) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| G | TRAIL (mm) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| H | WHEELBASE (mm) | 1126 | 1150 | 1172 | 1192 |
| I | CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| K | STACK (mm) | 602 | 611 | 630 | 644 |
| L | REACH (mm) | 404 | 424 | 439 | 454 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 732 | 766 | 805 | 839 |
| O | STEM LENGTH (mm) | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Q | WHEEL SIZE | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc |
| Fork | SXC32-2 RL, air spring, QR, alloy steerer S: 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) |
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Shock
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N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O |
| Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree S: 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Giant |
| Pedals | MTB caged |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10 |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES, U6000, Shadow+ |
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48 |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 |
| Crankset | ProWheel Charm, 32t (29) S:170mm (29) M: 175mm (29) L: 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29" alloy, double wall |
| Hubs | Alloy, sealed |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Tires | Kenda Booster 29x2.4", wire bead |
| Extras | 2.4" max tyre size, 32t max chainring size |