Compare: 2020 Giant Talon 3 vs Talon 29 3 vs Talon 2 vs Talon 29 2 vs Talon 29 1 vs Talon 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Talon 32020 Giant	Talon 29 32020 Giant	Talon 22020 Giant	Talon 29 22020 Giant	Talon 29 12020 Giant	Talon 12020 Giant

MSRP	$550	$550	$750	$750	($901)	($901)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	30.2 lbs	30.6 lbs	30.5 lbs	29.8 lbs	29.1 lbs	30.1 lbs
	3.0	3.0	3.4	3.4	4.5	4.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCT (coil)	Suntour XCT (coil)	RockShox 30 Silver TK (coil)	RockShox 30 Silver TK (coil)	Suntour RAIDON (air)	Suntour RAIDON (air)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	29″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Acera, microSHIFT	Acera, microSHIFT	Alivio, Acera	Alivio, Acera	SX Eagle	SX Eagle
Drivetrain	2 × 12	2 × 12	2 × 9	2 × 9	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Talon 3

Talon 29 3

Talon 2

Talon 29 2

Talon 29 1

Talon 1

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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)

25 mph

Talon 3

26 mph

Talon 29 3

27 mph

Talon 2

28 mph

Talon 29 2

24 mph

Talon 29 1

22 mph

Talon 1

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 32020 Giant	Talon 29 32020 Giant	Talon 22020 Giant	Talon 29 22020 Giant	Talon 29 12020 Giant	Talon 12020 Giant

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Black / Olive Green; Metallic Blue / Black
Fork	SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5", 100mm, lockout, preload adjuster Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 29", 100mm, lockout, preload adjuster Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Suntour Raidon 29", air spring, 100mm, QR, LO-R, alloy steerer, rebound adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Suntour Raidon 27.5", air spring, 100mm, QR, LO-R, alloy steerer, rebound adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	cartridge	cartridge	Shimano	Shimano	SRAM Power Spline	SRAM SX Power Spline
Stem	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Giant Sport, 7-degree
Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8	Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
Saddle	Giant custom	Giant custom	Giant custom	Giant custom	Giant Sport Comfort	Giant Sport Comfort
Seatpost	Giant Sport, 30.9	Giant Sport, 30.9	Giant Sport, 30.9	Giant Sport, 30.9	Giant Sport, 30.9	Giant Sport, 30.9
Pedals	platform	platform	platform	platform	Platform MTB	Platform MTB

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Acera	Shimano Acera	Shimano Alivio	Shimano Alivio	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Front Derailleur	microSHIFT FD-M282	microSHIFT FD-M282	Shimano Alivio	Shimano Alivio	N/A	N/A
Crank	Prowheel forged, 22/36	Prowheel forged, 22/36	Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36	Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36	SRAM SX Eagle, Power Spline, 30t	SRAM SX Eagle, Power Spline, 30t
Shifters	Shimano Altus	Shimano Altus	Shimano Acera	Shimano Acera	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12x32	Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12x32	Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36	Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36	SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50, 12-Speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50, 12-Speed
Chain	KMC 8.3	KMC 8.3	KMC X9	KMC X9	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Brakes	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc	Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm	Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
Brake Levers	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro HDC M275

Wheels

Rims	Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width	Giant GX03V 29", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width	Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width	Giant GX03V 29", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width	Giant GX03, 29", Disc, Double Wall (21mm inner)	Giant GX03, 27.5", Disc, Double Wall (21mm inner)
Spokes	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g
Front Hub	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
Rear Hub	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
Tires	Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2, wire bead	Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead	Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead	Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead	Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead	Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead

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