Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2025 Giant Talon 2 · 2021 Giant Talon 2
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 900001269 | 900002065 |
| 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) | — |
| 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 |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 | Shimano M315 |
| Front derailleur | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2025 Giant Talon 2 | 2021 Giant Talon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M (29") | M (27.5") |
| 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" |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.