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2021 Giant Talon 4 · 2025 Giant Talon 4

Specification2021 Giant Talon 42025 Giant Talon 4
Overview
Model year20212025
BrandGiantGiant
ModelTalon 4Talon 4
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900002064900001268
Original MSRP$600.00$650.00
ColorsTrekking Green; Metallic BlackRadiant Orange; Black
Sizes27.5: XS; S 29: M; L; XL27.5: XS; S; 29: S; M; L; XL; XXL
Weight—12.99 kg (28 lbs 06 oz) - Size (XS)
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-Grade Aluminum, discALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCE 29 (100mm travel) or SR Suntour XCE 27.5 (80mm of travel)SR 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)
Fork material—Steel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersMicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger typemicroSHIFT Acolyte, 1x8
Front derailleurMicroShift M382BN/A
Rear derailleurMicroShift M21S 7 speedmicroSHIFT Acolyte, clutch
CranksetProWheel forged, 22/36ProWheel Forged, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 175mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Bottom bracketcartridgecartridge
CassetteShimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speedmicroSHIFT, 12x46
ChainKMC Z7KMC 8.1
PedalsPlatformMTB caged
Brakes
BrakesTektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mmTektro 172, mechanical, Tektro rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGiant Connect Trail, 31.8Giant 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)
StemGiant SportGiant 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)
SaddleGiant customGiant ErgoContact Trail
SeatpostGiant Sport, 30.9Giant 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)
Wheels & tires
HubsGiant Sport Tracker, 32h[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
RimsGiant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner widthGiant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
SpokesStainlessstainless, 14g
Front tireMaxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire beadMaxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear tireMaxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire beadMaxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Giant Talon 42025 Giant Talon 4
Selected size / positionM (27.5")M (29")
Reach425 mm436 mm
Stack598 mm606 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°67.5°
Seat-tube angle74°74.5°
Seat tube430 mm420 mm
Head tube130 mm105 mm
Chainstay / rear center440 mm455 mm
Wheelbase1137 mm1164 mm
Bottom-bracket drop45 mm55 mm
Standover height748 mm709 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm44 mm
Trail103 mm108.9 mm
Wheel size27.5"29"

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