Giant Talon 4 27.5" MTB
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Description
Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminium hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork
Key Performance Factors
Push the pace on climbs, let loose on the descents. This aluminium hardtail gives you a feel for the trail with balanced, confident handling and a plush suspension fork
Key Performance Factors
Proven alloy performance
ALUXX aluminium frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminium engineering.
Balance and stability
Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).
XC control
Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.
Specifications
Sizes | S, M, L | Color | Metal |
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc | Fork | SR Suntour XCE, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) | Grips |
Giant Sole-O
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Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (27.5) | Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) |
Saddle |
Giant custom |
Pedals | MTB caged |
Shifters | MicroSHIFT, 2×8 | Front Derailleur | MicroSHIFT FD-M282 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus M310 | Brakes | TKB-172, mechanical [F]180mm, [R]160mm rotors |
Brake Levers | Levers: RS360A, mechanical | Cassette | Shimano HG200, 12-32 |
Chain |
KMC 8.3
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Crankset |
ProWheel Forged, 22/36 XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm travel (29) L: 175mm (27.5)
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Bottom Bracket | Cartridge | Rims | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
Hubs | Alloy, sealed bearing | Spokes |
Stainless, 14g
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Tyres | Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29×2.2″, wire bead | Extras | 2.4″ max tire size |
Highlights
Built on a lightweight ALUXX frameset and modern geometry, the Talon range delivers confident XC performance for aspiring trail riders. Tailored for specific ride characteristics, it’s available in different wheel sizes (29) and either an 100mm suspension fork. Here are some of the Talon’s key technologies.
Sizing Guide and Geometry

Giant Talon 4 27.5" MTB