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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2022 Giant Talon 4 has a 17% lower climbing ratio than 2021 Giant Talon 4.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest2.57:1Total range327%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.50:1Total range383%
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
2021 Giant Talon 4
2022 Giant Talon 4
Overview
Model Year
2021
2022
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Talon 4
Talon 4
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Archived price
$600.00
$630.00
Colors
Trekking Green, Metallic Black
Metallic Black, Metal
Sizes
27.5: XS, S 29: M, L, XL
27.5: XS, S, M, L, 29: S, XL
Weight
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14.66 kg (32 lb 5oz) - Size (XL)
Frameset
Frame Construction
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
SR Suntour XCE 29 (100mm travel) or SR Suntour XCE 27.5 (80mm of travel)
SR Suntour XCE, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)
Fork Material
—
Steel
Drivetrain
Shifters
MicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger type
microSHIFT SL-M718, 1x8
Front Derailleur
MicroShift M382B
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Rear Derailleur
MicroShift M21S 7 speed
microSHIFT RD-M619
Crankset
ProWheel forged, 22/36
ProWheel A10XPP, 30t (27.5) or 32t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
cartridge
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speed
microSHIFT CS-H083, 12-46
Chain
KMC Z7
KMC 8.3
Pedals
Platform
MTB caged
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mm
TKB-172, mechanical [F]160mm, [R]160mm rotors
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29)
Stem
Giant Sport
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) / 60mm (29) L: 70mm (27.5) / 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29)
Saddle
Giant custom
Giant custom
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9
Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29)
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
alloy, ball bearing
Rims
Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Spokes
Stainless
stainless, 14g
Front Tire
Maxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead
Rear Tire
Maxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
425 mm
425 mm
Stack
598 mm
598 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
67.5°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Seat tube
430 mm
430 mm
Head tube
130 mm
130 mm
Chainstay / rear center
440 mm
440 mm
Wheelbase
1137 mm
1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
45 mm
45 mm
Standover height
748 mm
748 mm
Fork offset / rake
42 mm
42 mm
Trail
103 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.