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2027 Giant Talon 4 · 2021 Giant Talon 4

Specification2027 Giant Talon 42021 Giant Talon 4
Overview
Model year20272021
BrandGiantGiant
ModelTalon 4Talon 4
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900001271900002064
Archived price$650.00$600.00
ColorsAzure Blue; Black; Cyber LimeTrekking Green; Metallic Black
Sizes27.5: XS; S; 29: S; M; L; XL; XXL27.5: XS; S 29: M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-grade aluminum, discALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCE, QR, steel steerer 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 XCE 29 (100mm travel) or SR Suntour XCE 27.5 (80mm of travel)
Fork materialSteel—
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersmicroSHIFT Acolyte, 1x8MicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger type
Front derailleur—MicroShift M382B
Rear derailleurmicroSHIFT Acolyte, clutchMicroShift M21S 7 speed
CranksetProWheel Forged, 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 forged, 22/36
Bottom bracketcartridgecartridge
CassettemicroSHIFT, 12x46Shimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speed
ChainKMC 8.1KMC Z7
PedalsMTB cagedPlatform
Brakes
BrakesTektro 176, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mmTektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGiant 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
StemGiant 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
SaddleGiant ErgoContact TrailGiant custom
SeatpostGiant 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] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl driveGiant Sport Tracker, 32h
RimsGiant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner widthGiant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Spokesstainless, 14gStainless
Front tireMaxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire beadMaxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear tireMaxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire beadMaxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2027 Giant Talon 42021 Giant Talon 4
Selected size / positionM (29")M (27.5")
Reach435 mm425 mm
Stack606 mm598 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°67.5°
Seat-tube angle74.5°74°
Seat tube420 mm430 mm
Head tube105 mm130 mm
Chainstay / rear center455 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1164 mm1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop55 mm45 mm
Standover height708 mm748 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm42 mm
Trail109 mm103 mm
Wheel size—27.5"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.