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.

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.
Key Performance Factors
Modern MTB Design
Tapered fork steerer tubes*, quality components including a 1x drivetrain* with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs*, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. *on select models
Off-Road Control
New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.
Light and Durable
All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.
Specifications
Sizes
27.5: XS,S 29: M,L,XL,XXL
Colours
Pangea Green, Orange, Liquid Metal
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
Fork
SR Suntour XCE, 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) XXL: 100mm travel (29)
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Stem
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Saddle
Giant ErgoContact Trail
Pedals
MTB caged
Shifters
Shimano Altus, 2x8
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Brakes
Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HD M3121
Cassette
Shimano Altus HG31, 11x34
Chain
KMC 8.3
Crankset
Shimano Altus FC-M315, 22/36 XS: 170mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
Rims
Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Hubs
[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes
stainless, 14g
Tyres
Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Max Tyre Clearance
2.4"
Max Chainring Size
32T
Product Attributes
- Sizes: 27.5: XS,S 29: M,L,XL,XXL
- Colours: Pangea Green, Orange, Liquid Metal
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
- Fork: SR Suntour XCE, 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) XXL: 100mm travel (29)
- Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
- Grips: Giant Sole-O
- Stem: Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
- Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
- Saddle: Giant ErgoContact Trail
- Pedals: MTB caged
- Shifters: Shimano Altus, 2x8
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
- Brakes: Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
- Brake Levers: Tektro HD M3121
- Cassette: Shimano Altus HG31, 11x34
- Chain: KMC 8.3
- Crankset: Shimano Altus FC-M315, 22/36 XS: 170mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
- Bottom Bracket: cartridge
- Rims: Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Hubs: [F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
- Spokes: stainless, 14g
- Tyres: Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
- Max Tyre Clearance: 2.4"
- Max Chainring Size: 32T
- Size Name: M (29")
- Seat Tube Length: 420
- Seat Tube Angle: 74.5
- Top Tube Length: 604
- Head Tube Length: 105
- Head Tube Angle: 67.5
- Fork Rake: 44
- Trail: 109
- Wheel Base: 1164
- Chain Stay Length: 455
- Stand Over Height: 708
- Bottom Bracket Drop: 55
- Stack: 606
- Reach: 435
- Handlebar Width: 760
- Stem Length: 50
- Crank Length: 170
- Crank Length (Dec): 170
- Size Start: 169
- Size End: 179

Description

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.
Key Performance Factors
Modern MTB Design
Tapered fork steerer tubes*, quality components including a 1x drivetrain* with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs*, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. *on select models
Off-Road Control
New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain.
Light and Durable
All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain.
Specifications
Sizes
27.5: XS,S 29: M,L,XL,XXL
Colours
Pangea Green, Orange, Liquid Metal
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
Fork
SR Suntour XCE, 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) XXL: 100mm travel (29)
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)
Stem
Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 350mm (27.5) S: 350mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (29) L: 375mm (29) XL: 420mm (29) XXL: 420mm (29)
Saddle
Giant ErgoContact Trail
Pedals
MTB caged
Shifters
Shimano Altus, 2x8
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Brakes
Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HD M3121
Cassette
Shimano Altus HG31, 11x34
Chain
KMC 8.3
Crankset
Shimano Altus FC-M315, 22/36 XS: 170mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
Rims
Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Hubs
[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes
stainless, 14g
Tyres
Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Max Tyre Clearance
2.4"
Max Chainring Size
32T

talon 3 (2027)

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.

Key Performance Factors

Modern MTB Design

Off-Road Control

Light and Durable

Specifications

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.

Key Performance Factors

Modern MTB Design

Off-Road Control

Light and Durable

Specifications

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