Giant Talon 3 2022 Bike

Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminum hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with
balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork.

Key Performance Factors

Proven alloy performance

ALUXX aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering.

Balance and stability

Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of
27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).

XC control

Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

• Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
• Forks: SR Suntour XCE, Quick Release, steel steerer X-Small: 80mm travel (27.5) Small: 80mm travel (27.5) /
  100mm travel (29) Medium:
  100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) Large: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) X-Large: 100mm travel
  (29) XX-Large:
  100mm travel (29)

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano FC-M315, 22 / 36 Tooth X-Small: 170mm (27.5) Small: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) Medium: 170mm
  (27.5) / 175mm travel (29) Large: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) X-Large: 175mm (29) XX-Large: 175mm (29)
• Front Derailleur: microSHIFT FD-M282
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus M310
• Cassette: Shimano Deore HG200, 12 x 32 Tooth
• Chain: KMC 8.3

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: microSHIFT, 2 x 8 Speed
• Front Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, 180mm
• Rear Brakes: Tektro HDC M275 160mm
• Brake Levers: Tektro HDC M275

Wheels

• Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
• Hubs: Alloy, sealed bearing
• Spokes: Stainless steel
• Front Tyre: Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29 x 2.2″, wire bead
• Rear Tyre: Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29 x 2.2″, wire bead

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm X-Small: 640mm (27.5) Small: 640mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) Medium: 670mm (27.5) / 780mm travel (29) Large: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) X-Large: 780mm (29) XX-Large: 780mm (29)
• Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree X-Small: 40mm (27.5) Small: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) Medium: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm travel (29) Large: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) X-Large: 80mm (29) XX-Large: 90mm (29)
• Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9mm X-Small: 300mm (27.5) Small: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) Medium: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm travel (29) Large: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) X-Large: 375mm (29) XX-Large: 375mm (29)
• Saddle: Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm wide, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail
• Pedals: MTB platform