2021 Giant
Talon 4
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$600| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCE |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 7 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT, microSHIFT Mezzo |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
Jan 2020
The Talon 29 1 is Giant’s cross countryish, entry-level hardtail that offers a snappy and agile ride at a perfectly budget-friendly price. The spec is good for the money, however the flexy fork and an XC-focused geometry limits the bike to mellower routes. Ribble HT Ti SRAM GX Eagle hardtail review Boardman MHT 8.9 2020 review The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 - the best budget buys ridden and rated The 2020 Talon 29 1 here tops the Talon range. It’s built around a good looking alloy frame and gets an SR Suntour Raidon air fork with 100mm of travel.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Trekking Green; Metallic Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 29 (100mm travel) or SR Suntour XCE 27.5 (80mm of travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | N/A Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant custom |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Platform |
| Rear Derailleur | MicroShift M21S 7 speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | MicroShift M382B |
| Crank | ProWheel forged, 22/36 |
| Shifters | MicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger type |
| Cassette | Shimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 |
| Brakes | Tektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mm Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | RS360A 3-Finger lever |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker, 32h |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead |
Last updated April 27