Giant Talon 3 Mountain Bike

• Frame: The ALUXX aluminum frame is engineered for a balance of strength, light weight, and stiffness, enhancing the bike’s overall performance and handling34.
• Wheel Size: The Talon 3 is available with either 27.5-inch or 29-inch wheels, allowing riders to choose based on their size and riding preferences. Smaller wheels offer more agility, while larger wheels provide better rolling efficiency and obstacle clearance35.
• Suspension Fork: Typically equipped with a suspension fork offering 80mm or 100mm of travel (depending on the frame size), the Talon 3 helps absorb shocks and bumps on the trail, providing a smoother rid

New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.

Light and Durable

All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.

Highlights

The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance.

• Sizes
  27.5: XS,S 29: M,L,XL,XXL
• Colours
  Gloss Frost Silver, Gloss Beeswax, Gloss Panther
• Frame
  ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc
• Fork
  SR Suntour XCE, QR, steel steerer XS&S: 80mm travel (27.5) M-XXL:100mm travel (29)
• Shock
  N/A
• Handlebar
  Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS&S: 690mm (27.5) M-XXL: 780mm (29)
• Grips
  Giant Sole-O
• Stem
  Giant Sport, 7-degree rise
• Seatpost
  Giant Sport, 30.9mm
• Saddle
  Giant ErgoContact Trail
• Pedals
  MTB caged
• Shifters
  Shimano Altus, 2×8
• Front Derailleur
  Shimano Altus
• Rear Derailleur
  Shimano Acera
• Brakes
  Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
• Brake Levers
  Tektro HDC M275
• Cassette
  Shimano Altus HG31, 11×34
• Chain
  KMC 8.3
• Crankset
  Shimano Altus FC-M315, 22/36
• Bottom Bracket
  VP cartridge
• Rims
  Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
• Hubs
  [F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12×142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
• Spokes
  stainless, 14g
• Tyres
  Maxxis Ikon 27.5×2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29×2.2, wire bead
• Extras
  2.4″ max tyre size
• Weight