2020 Giant Talon 3
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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