Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2021 Giant Talon 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900002065

Overview

Model year	2021
Brand	Giant
Model	Talon 2
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900002065
Original MSRP	$735.00
Colors	Red Clay; Concrete
Sizes	29: S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 27.5 or 29, 80mm or 100mm, coil spring, QR, alloy steerer, lockout
Fork material	Aluminum
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano M315
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	microSHIFT Advent 1X 9 speed w/clutch
Crankset	ProWheel Charm, 30t for 27.5", 32t for 29"
Bottom bracket	Cartridge
Cassette	microSHIFT, Micro-Shift Advent, 11x42t 9 Speed cassette
Chain	KMC Z8.3
Pedals	Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro TKD143, hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8
Stem	Giant Sport
Saddle	Giant Sport Custom
Seatpost	Giant Sport, 30.9

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Giant Sport Tracker, 32h
Rims	Giant GX03V 27.5 or 29 wheelset, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner
Spokes	Stainless
Front tire	Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear tire	Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2, wire bead

Geometry · XS (27.5")

Seat tube	350 mm
Top tube	544 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	67.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1079 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	45 mm
Reach	385 mm
Stack	533 mm
Standover height	686 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	103 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · S (27.5")

Seat tube	385 mm
Top tube	569 mm
Head tube	115 mm
Head-tube angle	67.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1106 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	45 mm
Reach	405 mm
Stack	571 mm
Standover height	711 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	103 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	50 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · S (29")

Seat tube	390 mm
Top tube	577 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	455 mm
Wheelbase	1126 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	404 mm
Stack	602 mm
Standover height	732 mm
Fork offset / rake	51 mm
Trail	94 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	50 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	29"

Geometry · M (27.5")

Seat tube	430 mm
Top tube	597 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	67.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1137 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	45 mm
Reach	425 mm
Stack	598 mm
Standover height	748 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Trail	103 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · M (29")

Seat tube	440 mm
Top tube	599 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	455 mm
Wheelbase	1150 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	424 mm
Stack	611 mm
Standover height	766 mm
Fork offset / rake	51 mm
Trail	94 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	29"

Geometry · L (29")

Seat tube	490 mm
Top tube	620 mm
Head tube	125 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	455 mm
Wheelbase	1172 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	439 mm
Stack	630 mm
Standover height	805 mm
Fork offset / rake	51 mm
Trail	94 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	29"

Geometry · XL (29")

Seat tube	535 mm
Top tube	639 mm
Head tube	140 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	455 mm
Wheelbase	1192 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	454 mm
Stack	644 mm
Standover height	839 mm
Fork offset / rake	51 mm
Trail	94 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm
Wheel size	29"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.