Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $530
    $530
    $765
    $765
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.0
    3.0
    3.5
    3.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCTSuntour XCTSuntour XCMSuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, AltusAcera, AltusDeore, AlivioDeore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    3 × 83 × 82 × 92 × 9
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Talon 3
    Talon 29 3
    Talon 29 2
    Talon 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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

    33 mph

    Talon 29 3

    26 mph

    Talon 29 2

    25 mph

    Talon 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Neon Red; Black / Fuchsia/blue

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Neon Red; Black / Fuchsia/blue

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Neon Red; Black / Fuchsia/blue

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Black / Neon Red; Black / Fuchsia/blue

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Sealed Cartridge, Threaded

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect, Upright

    Giant Connect, Upright

    Giant Contact Comfort

    Giant Contact Comfort

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Platform, Caged

    Platform, Caged

    Platform, Caged

    Platform, Caged

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore, Shadow

    Shimano Deore, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Alivio, Direct Mount

    Shimano Alivio, Direct Mount

    Crank

    Prowheel BURNER-101P, 24/34/42

    Prowheel BURNER-101P, 24/34/42

    Prowheel RAID-501TT, 22/36

    Prowheel RAID-501TT, 22/36

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Acera

    Cassette

    Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-Speed

    Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-Speed

    Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-speed

    Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z8

    KMC Z8

    KMC X11

    KMC X9

    Brakes

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

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

    Tektro HDC M285, Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    ▶ Tektro HDC M285, Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC-M290

    Tektro Novela

    Tektro HDC-M285

    Tektro HDC-M285

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy Disc, Double Wall

    Giant Alloy Disc, Double Wall

    Giant XC-2 Disc, Tubeless

    Giant XC-2 Disc, Tubeless

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Sapim Leader, 14g

    Sapim Leader, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Rear Hub

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Giant Tracker Sport

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.20, 60 TPI

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2, 60 TPI

    Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2, Tubeless, 60 TPI

    Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless, 60 TPI

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