GIANT TALON 29 2 2022
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.
| S (29") | 163 cm - 172 cm |
| M (29") | 169 cm - 179 cm |
| L (29") | 176 cm - 186 cm |
| XL (29") | 183 cm - 193 cm |
| XXL (29") | 190 cm - 200 cm |
| S (29") | M (29") | L (29") | XL (29") | XXL (29") | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 390 | 440 | 490 | 535 | 565 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
| C | TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 577 | 599 | 620 | 639 | 658 |
| D | HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 95 | 105 | 125 | 140 | 155 |
| E | HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| F | FORK RAKE (mm) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| G | TRAIL (mm) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| H | WHEELBASE (mm) | 1126 | 1150 | 1172 | 1192 | 1213 |
| I | CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| K | STACK (mm) | 602 | 611 | 630 | 644 | 658 |
| L | REACH (mm) | 404 | 424 | 439 | 454 | 469 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 732 | 766 | 805 | 839 | 856 |
| N | HANDLEBAR WIDTH (mm) | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
| O | STEM LENGTH (mm) | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Q | WHEEL SIZE | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM30, QR, steel steerer 100mm travel (29) |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm S: 780mm (29) M: 780mm travel (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29) |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O |
| Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree S: 50mm (29) M: 60mm travel (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29) |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 S: 375mm (29) M: 375mm travel (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29) XXL: 375mm (29) |
| Saddle | Giant custom |
| Pedals | MTB caged |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus M2010, 2x9 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2020 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore HG200, 11x32 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | ProWheel forged, 22/36 S: 170mm (29) M: 175mm travel (29) L: 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29) |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
| Hubs | alloy, sealed bearing |
| Spokes | stainless, 14g |
| Tires | Kenda Booster 29x2.2", wire bead |
| Extras | 2.4" max tire size |