A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components, priced at the low end of the Talon model range. Compare the full range
MSRP | $550 |
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Weight | 30.2 lbs / 13.7 kg |
Front Travel | 100mm |
Frame | Aluminum |
Fork | SunTour XCT |
Wheels | 27.5″ |
Groupset | Acera, microSHIFT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
The Talon 3 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The Talon 3 won‘t keep up with similar bikes while riding downhill or sprinting.
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Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5", 100mm, lockout, preload adjuster |
Rear Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
Saddle | Giant custom |
Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 |
Pedals | platform |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera |
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Front Derailleur | microSHIFT FD-M282 |
Crank | Prowheel forged, 22/36 |
Shifters | Shimano Altus |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12x32 |
Chain | KMC 8.3 |
Brakes | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDC M275 |
Rims | Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
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Spokes | stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball |
Rear Hub | [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball |
Tires | Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2, wire bead |