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2020 Giant Talon 2
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 5 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2020
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $750.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Metallic Black / Orange, Pure Red / Silver
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · 8 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002063
Model history 7 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Acera |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree |
| Saddle | Giant custom |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
| Spokes | stainless, 14g |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead |
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 | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 350 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 490 mm | 535 mm |
| Top tube | 545 mm | 570 mm | 595 mm | 615 mm | 640 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072 mm | 1103 mm | 1128 mm | 1153 mm | 1179 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Reach | 381 mm | 399 mm | 419 mm | 434 mm | 455 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 591 mm | 605 mm | 628 mm | 642 mm |
| Standover height | 690 mm | 714 mm | 749 mm | 788 mm | 823 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 97.7 mm | 97.7 mm | 97.7 mm | 97.7 mm | 97.7 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 40 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheel size | 27.5" | 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
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XS geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 381 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end. The chainstay of 440 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
Compared with 14 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2020–2022 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 S geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 399 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its wheelbase of 1103 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Compared with 53 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2018–2022 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: Its wheelbase of 1128 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its reach of 419 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Compared with 54 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2018–2022 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: Its reach of 434 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its wheelbase of 1153 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Compared with 53 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2018–2022 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: Its wheelbase of 1179 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its reach of 455 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Compared with 48 distinct mountain geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2018–2022 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
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KMC X9
Exact archived model
Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36
Exact archived model
Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (1)
Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36
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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 →
- 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 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.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 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: 2020 Giant Talon 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc · Fork: RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox XC 30, coil spring, preload adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Acera · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36 · Bottom bracket: Shimano · Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36 · Chain: KMC X9
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant GX03V 27.5", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width · Hubs: [F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball · Front tire: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead · Rear tire: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, wire bead
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 · Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree · Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 · Saddle: Giant custom · Pedals: platform
Before and during the test ride
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