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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2021 Giant Talon 2 has 6 mm more reach than 2020 Giant Talon 2 in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Handling
2021 Giant Talon 2 has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2020 Giant Talon 2 in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2020 Giant Talon 2 has a 14% 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.
Lowest0.61:1Highest3.27:1Total range536%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.4.
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
2020 Giant Talon 2
2021 Giant Talon 2
Overview
Model Year
2020
2021
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Talon 2
Talon 2
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$750.00
$735.00
Colors
Metallic Black / Orange, Pure Red / Silver
Red Clay, Concrete
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
29: S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout
SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5 or 29, 80mm or 100mm, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, lockout
Fork Material
—
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Acera
Shimano M315
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
—
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
microSHIFT Advent 1X 9 speed w/clutch
Crankset
Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36
ProWheel Charm, 30t for 27.5", 32t for 29"
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36
microSHIFT, Micro-Shift Advent, 11x42t 9 Speed cassette
Chain
KMC X9
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
platform
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
Tektro TKD143, hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8
Stem
Giant Sport, 7-degree
Giant Sport
Saddle
Giant custom
Giant Sport Custom
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9
Giant Sport, 30.9
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
Rims
Giant GX03V 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 Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear Tire
Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
419 mm
425 mm
Stack
605 mm
598 mm
Head-tube angle
68°
67.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
74°
Seat tube
430 mm
430 mm
Head tube
130 mm
130 mm
Chainstay / rear center
440 mm
440 mm
Wheelbase
1128 mm
1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
45 mm
45 mm
Standover height
749 mm
748 mm
Fork offset / rake
42 mm
42 mm
Trail
97.7 mm
103 mm
Wheel size
27.5"
27.5"
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.