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2021 Giant Talon 4 · 2022 Giant Talon 4

Specification2021 Giant Talon 42022 Giant Talon 4
Overview
Model year20212022
BrandGiantGiant
ModelTalon 4Talon 4
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900002064900002070
Original MSRP$600.00$630.00
ColorsTrekking Green; Metallic BlackMetallic Black; Metal
Sizes27.5: XS; S 29: M; L; XL27.5: XS; S; M; L; 29: S; XL
Weight—14.66 kg (32 lb 5oz) - Size (XL)
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, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29)
Fork material—Steel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersMicroShift TS39 2x7 Speed, Trigger typemicroSHIFT SL-M718, 1x8
Front derailleurMicroShift M382BN/A
Rear derailleurMicroShift M21S 7 speedmicroSHIFT RD-M619
CranksetProWheel forged, 22/36ProWheel 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 bracketcartridgecartridge
CassetteShimano MF-TZ500, 14x28 7 speedmicroSHIFT CS-H083, 12-46
ChainKMC Z7KMC 8.3
PedalsPlatformMTB caged
Brakes
BrakesTektro TKD 172, mechanical [F] 160mm [R] 160mmTKB-172, mechanical [F]160mm, [R]160mm rotors
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGiant Connect Trail, 31.8Giant 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)
StemGiant SportGiant 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)
SaddleGiant customGiant custom
SeatpostGiant Sport, 30.9Giant 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
HubsGiant Sport Tracker, 32halloy, ball bearing
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 beadKenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead
Rear tireMaxxis Ikon 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire beadKenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Giant Talon 42022 Giant Talon 4
Selected size / positionM (27.5")M (27.5")
Reach425 mm425 mm
Stack598 mm598 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°67.5°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Seat tube430 mm430 mm
Head tube130 mm130 mm
Chainstay / rear center440 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1137 mm1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop45 mm45 mm
Standover height748 mm748 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm42 mm
Trail103 mm103 mm
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

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