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2019 Giant Talon 29 2
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2019
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $720.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Gray Blue / Black / Neon Red, Flash Green / Black / White
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · 3 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002059
Model history 1 other year
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM HLO 29, 100mm travel, Coil spring with hydraulic lockout, with preload adjuster |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Acera M4000, 2x9 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow |
| Crankset | ProWheel Raid, 22/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | ProWheel |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | Resin Anti-slip |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780mm x 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Sport, 6-degree |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Comfort (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball |
|---|---|
| Rims | XC-2 29 wheelset Giant Disc-21 29, tubeless ready, 21mm inner width |
| Spokes | Sapim Leader, 14g |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Ikon, 29 x 2.2, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Ikon, 29 x 2.2, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 390 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 535 mm |
| Top tube | 577 mm | 599 mm | 622 mm | 646 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 105 mm | 124 mm | 140 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 mm | 1132 mm | 1157 mm | 1182 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Reach | 399 mm | 418 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 611 mm | 629 mm | 643 mm |
| Standover height | 726 mm | 760 mm | 798 mm | 833 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 50 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheel size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
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
S geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 455 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its trail of 94 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the steeper end.
Compared with 43 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-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 S geometry M geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 455 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its trail of 94 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the steeper end.
Compared with 44 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-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 M geometry L geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 455 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its trail of 94 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the steeper end.
Compared with 45 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-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 L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 455 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the steeper end. Its trail of 94 mm sits toward the lower-trail end.
Compared with 40 distinct mountain geometries in the XL-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 XL geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
KMC X9
Exact archived model
Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36
Exact archived model
Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (3)
Shimano Alivio
Interpreted as Shimano Alivio · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore, Shadow
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Acera M4000, 2x9
Interpreted as Shimano Acera · 9-speed Component family — verify exact version
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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 →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.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 the full range under light load, measure chain wear and inspect the cassette or freewheel teeth. Skipping or hesitation can indicate wear, poor adjustment or mismatched parts.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. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 21 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
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.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2019 Giant Talon 29 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum · Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO 29, 100mm travel, Coil spring with hydraulic lockout, with preload adjuster
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO 29, 100mm travel, Coil spring with hydraulic lockout, with preload adjuster
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Acera M4000, 2x9 · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore, Shadow · Crankset: ProWheel Raid, 22/36 · Bottom bracket: ProWheel · Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 · Chain: KMC X9
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro HDC M275 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: XC-2 29 wheelset Giant Disc-21 29, tubeless ready, 21mm inner width · Hubs: [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball · Front tire: Maxxis Ikon, 29 x 2.2, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless · Rear tire: Maxxis Ikon, 29 x 2.2, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 780mm x 31.8mm · Stem: Giant Sport, 6-degree · Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 · Saddle: Giant Contact Comfort (neutral) · Pedals: Resin Anti-slip
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.
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