Giant Talon 3 29-Inch Mountain Bike | Versatile Trail & Cross-Country Hardtail
Start your trail adventure here! The Giant Talon 3 features a redesigned, lightweight ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame paired with an SR Suntour preload-adjustable suspension fork, a smooth Shimano 2x8 drivetrain, and Tektro Special Edition hydraulic disc brakes. Designed with 29-inch wheels and Maxxis Ikon 2.2-inch wide tires for optimal traction, stability, and speed on off-road terrain.
💡 Product Key Highlights:
- All-New ALUXX Butted Aluminum Frame: Single-butted tubes produce a lighter yet stronger frame built for rugged trail performance.
- SR Suntour Suspension Fork: Features a coil spring with a preload adjuster to absorb bumps and smooth out trail chatter.
- Tektro Special Edition Hydraulic Brakes: Paired with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors for powerful, precise stopping power in all weather conditions.
- Shimano 2x8 Drivetrain: Reliable Altus/Acera drivetrain with a 36-22T crankset and 11-34T cassette for effortless climbing.
Key Features
- ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum Frame: Superior strength-to-weight ratio with clean internal cable routing.
- 29" Double-Wall Alloy Rims + Maxxis Tires: Giant GX03V 21mm inner width double-wall rims paired with Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" tires offer top-tier traction and durability.
- Giant ErgoContact Trail Saddle: Ergonomically contoured for enhanced comfort during long trail rides.
Specifications
| Specification Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE29, Coil spring w/ Preload Adjuster |
| Handlebar / Stem | Giant Connect Trail, 780mm x 31.8mm (GA 690mm) / Giant Sport, 7° rise |
| Grips / Saddle | Giant Sole-O Grip / Giant ErgoContact Trail |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9mm (SP217) |
| Shifters | Shimano ALTUS 2x8 (SL-M315-2L / SL-M315-8R) |
| Front & Rear Derailleur | Front: Shimano ALTUS FD-M315-TS / Rear: Shimano Acera RD-M3020-8 |
| Brakes / Levers | Tektro HDB M275 (Special Edition) Hydraulic Disc (180mm front / 160mm rear) |
| Cassette / Chain | Shimano ALTUS CS-HG31-8, 11-34T (8-speed) / KMC 8.3 |
| Crankset | Shimano ALTUS FC-M315-2, 36-22T (48.8mm Chainline) |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29", 6061 Aluminum, Double Wall, 21mm Inner Width |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2", 60 TPI Wire Bead |
📏 Rider Height & Size Recommendation Guide
Sizing recommendations derived directly from official Giant specifications for Talon 3:
| Size | Wheel Size | Recommended Height |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27.5" | 155 cm – 166 cm (5'1" – 5'5") |
| S | 27.5" / 29" | 163 cm – 172 cm (5'4" – 5'8") |
| M | 29" | 169 cm – 179 cm (5'7" – 5'10") |
| L | 29" | 176 cm – 186 cm (5'9" – 6'1") |
| XL | 29" | 183 cm – 193 cm (6'0" – 6'4") |
| XXL | 29" | 190 cm – 200 cm (6'3" – 6'7") |