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    Talon 32018 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $530
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Acera, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Talon 3 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 3
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Talon 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Talon 32018 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Colors: Satin Black / Neon Red; Black / Fuchsia/blue

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT HLO, hydraulic lockout, preload adjust, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect, Upright

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Platform, Caged

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Crank

    Prowheel BURNER-101P, 24/34/42

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Cassette

    Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z8

    Brakes

    Tektro HDC M285, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC-M290

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy Disc, Double Wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Rear Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.20, 60 TPI

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