Formed from raw material in Giant’s own forging facility, this proprietary alloy is 30 percent stiffer than traditional 6061-series aluminum, while reducing overall weight.
Talon
The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance. *on select models
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Wheels
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Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall | Alloy, sealed | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall |
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Shifters
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Shimano Deore, SL-M6100 1x12 | Shimano CUES, SL-6000, 1x10 | MicroShift Advent, 1x9 | Shimano Acera, 2x8 | microSHIFT Acolyte, 1x8 |
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Crankset
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ProWheel MPX, 32t (27.5), 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) | ProWheel Charm, 30t S: 170mm M: 170mm L: 170mm XL: 175mm | ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5), 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) | Shimano FC-M315, 22/36 XS: 170mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) | Prowheel Forged, 22/36 XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) |
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Fork
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SXC32-2 RL, air spring, Boost 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) | SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, Boost 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) | SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, Boost 15x110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) | SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, QR, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) | SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, QR, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (29), L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) |
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Colors
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Ultra Navy | Charcoal | Asphalt Green, Dried Matcha | Beeswax, Panther | Radiant Orange, Black |
Highlights
The mountain bike experience starts here. With a redesigned frame that’s now lighter and more durable, along with a smooth-riding suspension fork, thru-axle hubs*, and a 1x drivetrain*, this aluminum hardtail is everything an aspiring MTB rider needs to evolve and advance.
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ALUXX ALUMINUM
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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Derailleur, brake and dropper post cables are routed internally through integrated ports. This helps saves weight and creates a cleaner look and performance.
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DROPPER POST COMPATIBLE*
30.9mm seat tube diameter and clean internal cable routing allow for easy dropper seatpost upgrade.
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ALIGNED SEATSTAY JUNCTION
The rear triangle is designed with seatstays that join the seat tube at the same point as the top tube, forming a unified connection. This clever alignment helps improve rear end stiffness while reducing overall frame weight, leading to a more efficient, lighter ride.
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1X AND 2X COMPATIBLE
Frame is designed to work with either a single chainring or double chainring crankset. For 2x setups, either a side-swing or down-swing front derailleur can be used.
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INTEGRATED MOUNTS
Mounts on the seatstays and chainstays make it easy to accessorize with racks, fenders or a KSA 18 kickstand.
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TAPERED HEAD TUBE
The 1.5-inch tapered head tube provides ride stability, especially over rough terrain and tight trail conditions.
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THRU-AXLE WITH UDH HANGER
Lock in that rock-solid feel with the durable 12x142mm thru-axle, paired with a UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) for smooth shifting and added durability.
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CHAINSTAY PROTECTION
An all-new chainstay protector features an integrated design with fixed cable routing, absorbing chain slap to reduce noise and protect your bike’s frame and finish from damage when encountering rough terrai
Techs & Features
ALUXX Aluminum Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.