GIANT Talon 3+
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The "Talon 3+" model from GIANT, released in 2023, offers solid specifications for ambitious beginners and advanced mountain bikers at a price of 799 EUR. The frame is made from robust AluxX material with a 135 mm QR axle and offers a maximum tyre clearance of 2.4 inches as well as a maximum chainring size of 32T.
The bike is fitted with Tektro HDC TKD 149 brakes, featuring a 180 mm disc at the front and a 160 mm disc at the rear. The brake levers are also from Tektro, model TKD 149. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Alivio M3100 9-speed rear derailleur combined with Shimano Altus SL-M2010 shift levers, which operate a 2-speed front derailleur. The front derailleur is a Shimano Alivio FD-M3120-M.
The SR Suntour XCM RL suspension fork with handlebar lockout offers 100 mm of travel (80 mm on size XS) and is secured via a quick-release axle. The bottom bracket is the FP-B902W model, whilst the crankset from Prowheel features 36/22T chainrings and a 49 mm chainline, including a chain guard. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with an 11–36T range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X9 chain.
The handlebars are GIANT Connect Trail with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a rise of 20 mm; the grips are GIANT Sole-O. The stem, also from GIANT Sport, is 70 mm long, whilst the handlebars are 780 mm wide. The rims are GIANT GX03V models with an internal width of 21 mm, fitted with Kenda Booster tyres (XS–M: 27.5"; M–XXL: 29") and a width of 2.2 inches, supplied with inner tubes as standard. The hubs are M50/M504 models and the spokes are made of 14G stainless steel.
The saddle is a GIANT Sport model, mounted on a GIANT Sport seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The bike is compatible with a GIANT KSA18 kickstand and the GIANT Rack-It Metro (Lite) luggage rack.
The Talon 3+’s geometry comprises a reach of 439 mm, a stack of 630 mm, a seat tube length of 490 mm and a top tube length of 620 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube measures 125 mm in length, the chainstay length is 455 mm, and the bottom bracket drop is 55 mm. The fork offset is 51 mm and the standover height is 805 mm. The crank length is 175 mm and the wheelbase measures 1172 mm in total.
With these specifications, the GIANT Talon 3+ offers a balanced blend of comfort, stability and performance for a wide range of off-road riding scenarios.