Compare: 2021 Trek X-Caliber 7 vs Giant Talon 1 vs Kona Mahuna

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	X-Caliber 72021 Trek	Talon 12021 Giant	Mahuna2021 Kona

MSRP	$1,099	$980	$1,049
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	29.5 lbs
	3.9	3.9	3.8
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy (air)	RockShox Judy (coil)	RockShox Judy Silver TK (air)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore	Deore	Deore, FSA
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 11
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	giant-bicycles.com	konaworld.com
Summary	The Trek X-Caliber 7, Giant Talon 1, and Kona Mahuna are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with upper mid-range components. The X-Caliber 7 has 29″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, the Talon 1 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, and the Mahuna has 29″ aluminum wheels.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

X-Caliber 7

Talon 1

Mahuna

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)

24 mph

X-Caliber 7

24 mph

Talon 1

22 mph

Mahuna

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	X-Caliber 72021 Trek	Talon 12021 Giant	Mahuna2021 Kona

Frame	Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2.8" Colors: Factory Orange / Lithium Grey; Mulsanne Blue / Anthracite	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 2.8" Colors: Factory Orange / Lithium Grey; Mulsanne Blue / Anthracite	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Tire Clearance: 2.8" Colors: Factory Orange / Lithium Grey; Mulsanne Blue / Anthracite
Fork	Size: XS, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, 100x5 mm QR, 80 mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, 100x5 mm QR, 100 mm travel; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, 100x5 mm QR, 100 mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Rock Shox Judy, 80mm (27.5 XS & S sizes only) 100mm (29” S ~XL Size \| 27.5 = M~XL), Turnkey remote, Coil spring, 9mm QR or SXC32-2 RL 29 (100mm travel) or SXC32-2 RL 27.5 (80mm travel), air spring, QR, alloy steerer, rebound adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	Spring Type: Air	N/A Spring Type: Air	n/a Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket		cartridge	FSA 7420 73mm
Headset	Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom		FSA No.57B
Stem	Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: M/L, L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length	Giant Sport, 7-degree	Kona XC
Handlebar	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8	Kona XC/BC Riser
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Giant Sport Custom	Kona XC
Seatpost	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length	Giant Sport, 30.9	Kona Thumb 31.6mm
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform	Platform	Kona JS2
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on		Kona Key Grip Slip on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur		N/A	n/a
Crank	Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Deore M5100, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Deore M5100, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length	ProWheel Charm (27.5: 30t, 29: 32t)	FSA Alpha Drive 1x, 28t
Shifters	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Cassette	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 11x42	Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd
Chain	KMC X10, 10-speed	KMC X10	KMC X11
Chain Guide			n/a
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc	Tektro TKD143, hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)	Shimano MT201 Hydraulic
Brake Levers		Tektro TKD143	Shimano MT201 Hydraulic

Wheels

Rims	Size: XS, S, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve	Giant GX03V 27.5 or 29 wheelset, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner	WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0
Spokes	14 g stainless steel	Stainless	Stainless Black 14g
Front Hub	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100 mm ThruSkew	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h	Formula 100x9mm
Rear Hub	Formula DC-2241, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h	Shimano 135x10mm
Tires	Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20"; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"	Maxxis Rekon 27.5 or 29x2.4, wire bead	Rear: Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35"
Disc Rotors	Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm		Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)

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