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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2025 Giant Talon 2 has 11 mm more reach than 2021 Giant Talon 2 in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Gearing
2025 Giant Talon 2 has a 9% lower climbing ratio than 2021 Giant Talon 2.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.73:1Total range418%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.71:1Highest2.73:1Total range382%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2025 Giant Talon 2
2021 Giant Talon 2
Overview
Model Year
2025
2021
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Talon 2
Talon 2
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$800.00
$735.00
Colors
Asphalt Green, Pure Red
Red Clay, Concrete
Sizes
27.5: XS, S, 29: S, M, L, XL, XXL
29: S, M, L, XL
Weight
13.95 kg (31 lbs 01 oz) - Size (M)
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Frameset
Frame Construction
ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M:100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)
SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5 or 29, 80mm or 100mm, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, lockout
Fork Material
Steel
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Shifters
microSHIFT Advent, 1x9
Shimano M315
Rear Derailleur
microSHIFT Advent, clutch
microSHIFT Advent 1X 9 speed w/clutch
Crankset
ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
ProWheel Charm, 30t for 27.5", 32t for 29"
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
Cartridge
Cassette
microSHIFT, 11x46
microSHIFT, Micro-Shift Advent, 11x42t 9 Speed cassette
Chain
KMC X-9
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
MTB caged
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Tektro TKD143, hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8
Stem
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Giant Sport
Saddle
Giant ErgoContact Trail
Giant Sport Custom
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Giant Sport, 30.9
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
[F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15x110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
Rims
Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Giant GX03V 27.5 or 29 wheelset, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner
Spokes
stainless, 14g
Stainless
Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
436 mm
425 mm
Stack
606 mm
598 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
67.5°
Seat-tube angle
74.5°
74°
Seat tube
420 mm
430 mm
Head tube
105 mm
130 mm
Chainstay / rear center
455 mm
440 mm
Wheelbase
1164 mm
1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
55 mm
45 mm
Standover height
709 mm
748 mm
Fork offset / rake
44 mm
42 mm
Trail
108.9 mm
103 mm
Wheel size
29"
27.5"
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.