Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2017 Giant Talon 2

Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 5 published sizes.

Share owner experience

Selling this bike? Create a shareable bike record

What Velopedia knows

Model year
2017
Category
Mountain
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Blue, Red
Geometry
5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
Record coverage
22 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
Archive ID
900002051
Model history 7 other years
Campaign

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

BlueRed

Frameset

Frame ConstructionALUXX-grade aluminum
Frame MaterialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCM w/ hydraulic lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Alivo
Front DerailleurShimano Deore
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore
CranksetFSA Comet, 24/38
Bottom BracketSealed Cartridge, Threaded
CassetteShimano HG400 12x36, 9-speed
ChainKMC X9
PedalsMTB Caged

Brakes

BrakesShimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

HandlebarGiant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
StemGiant Sport
SaddleGiant Connect Upright
SeatpostGiant Sport, 30.9mm

Wheels & Tires

HubsAlloy, 32h
RimsGiant Alloy, Double wall
SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
Front TireMaxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2, Wire
Rear TireMaxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2, Wire

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

5 sizes · 17 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

MeasurementXSSMLXL
Seat tube350 mm390 mm430 mm480 mm530 mm
Top tube545 mm570 mm595 mm615 mm640 mm
Head tube100 mm105 mm115 mm130 mm145 mm
Head-tube angle68°68°68°68°68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°73°73°72.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm440 mm440 mm440 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1072 mm1098 mm1118 mm1139 mm1160 mm
Bottom-bracket drop45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm
Reach374 mm397 mm414 mm430 mm445 mm
Stack578 mm583 mm592 mm606 mm620 mm
Standover height679 mm704 mm732 mm769 mm806 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm42 mm42 mm42 mm42 mm
Trail98 mm98 mm98 mm98 mm98 mm
Crank length170 mm170 mm175 mm175 mm175 mm
Stem length70 mm80 mm90 mm100 mm110 mm
Handlebar width690 mm690 mm690 mm690 mm690 mm
Wheel size27.5"27.5"27.5"27.5"27.5"

Geometry source: Giant first-party size geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

Geometry tools

Analyze a published size

Choose a size

XS geometry

Archive context: Its reach of 374 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits somewhat more relaxed than typical. The head angle of 68° sits somewhat steeper than typical.

Compared with 11 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2017–2021 in the Velopedia archive.
Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XS geometry

Parts & serviceability

Find replacement parts

3 top part searches
ChainExact archived part
KMC X9 Exact archived model
CassetteExact archived part
Shimano HG400 12x36, 9-speed Exact archived model
Front tireExact archived part
Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2, Wire Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (4)
CranksetQualified part search
FSA Comet, 24/38 Named archived component — verify exact version
Front derailleurMatching configuration
Shimano Deore Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Rear derailleurMatching configuration
Shimano Deore Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
SeatpostMatching fit standard
30.9 mm seatpost Published diameter — verify length and setback

Searches use the archived manufacturer specification, not the components currently installed on a particular bicycle. Confirm the exact model, size and fit before ordering. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Velopedia may also earn from qualifying eBay purchases. Velopedia may also earn from qualifying retailer purchases. Commercial relationships do not influence Archive specifications or analysis.

Campaign

Used-bike inspection

If you’re buying this bike used

Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

Follow the full used-bike inspection order →
  • FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesBoth levers should feel firm and return cleanly. Check for fluid around the levers and calipers, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and look for worn or bent rotors.Inspect the brakes →
  • SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
  • DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 9-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
  • Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
0 of 20 checked Progress stays in this browser for this bike.

This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.

Archived: 2017 Giant Talon 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL

Archived: Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum · Fork: SR Suntour XCM w/ hydraulic lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel

Archived: Fork: SR Suntour XCM w/ hydraulic lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Alivo · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: FSA Comet, 24/38 · Bottom bracket: Sealed Cartridge, Threaded · Cassette: Shimano HG400 12x36, 9-speed · Chain: KMC X9

Archived: Brakes: Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Archived: Rims: Giant Alloy, Double wall · Hubs: Alloy, 32h · Front tire: Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2, Wire · Rear tire: Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2, Wire

Controls and contact points

Archived: Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm · Stem: Giant Sport · Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9mm · Saddle: Giant Connect Upright · Pedals: MTB Caged

Before and during the test ride

Follow the full used-bike inspection order →

Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.

My Garage

Velopedia

Enter your email and Velopedia will send a private sign-in link. No password required.

Have you owned this bike?Help preserve its real-world history by sharing your owner experience.

Share the details that would help another rider understand how this model fits, rides and holds up over time. Velopedia reviews every contribution before publication.

After submitting, use the verification link sent to your email. Nothing appears publicly until Velopedia approves it.

Already contributed? Send me a fresh private edit link

For privacy, Velopedia shows the same confirmation whether or not an experience exists.

Recently checked marketplace data

Market Snapshot

Checked Sep 19, 2026 11:05 pm

Across 6 qualifying used eBay listings, the median current asking price is $550.00 and the middle half of asks falls between $425.00–$675.00. This is active-listing evidence, not a completed-sale appraisal; condition, size, service history and local demand can change the actual price.

Evidence standard Fixed-price and Best Offer item prices only Shipping and tax excluded Active asks, not completed sales

Model-year coverage: 0 of 7 qualifying asking-price listings explicitly state 2017. There are not yet three year-confirmed used listings, so the used summary is labeled as broader model-family context.

Affiliate disclosure: As an eBay Partner, Velopedia may be compensated if you make a purchase through these links.

Qualified asking evidence77 high-confidence matches
Model-family used asking$550.00Median asking · middle 50% $425.00–$675.00 · 6 listings
Model-family new asking$699.991 current asking price

See all current matches for this bicycle →

Listings shown have not passed their eBay-supplied end time. Velopedia rechecks matched bicycles on a protected weekly cycle; availability can still change between checks. Price calculations use active fixed-price and Best Offer item prices before shipping and tax. Auction bids, auction-only prices, classified ads, lower-confidence Review candidates and ended listings are excluded. These observations are not completed-sale prices, a certified appraisal or a guarantee of value.

Campaign

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

Scroll to Top