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  • Giant Talon 0 (2027)
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    Giant Talon 0 (2027)

    Alloy | 100mm Suspension | Shimano Deore 12 Speed | Hydraulic Disc

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    Giant Talon 0 (2025)

    Alloy | 100mm | Shimano Deore 12s | Hydraulic Disc Brakes | 29"

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    Alloy | 100mm Suspension | microSHIFT 11 Speed | Tektro Hydraulic Disc

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    Giant Talon 1 (2025)

    Alloy | 100mm | Shimano Cues 1x10-speed | Hydraulic Disc Brakes

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    Giant Talon 2 (2027)

    Alloy | 100mm Suspension | MicroSHIFT 9 Speed | Tektro Hydraulic Disc

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    Giant Talon 2 (2025)

    Alloy | 100mm | microSHIFT 9-speed | Hydraulic Disc Brakes

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    Giant Talon 3 (2025)

    Alloy | 80-100mm | Shimano 2x8-speed | Hydraulic Disc Brakes

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    Giant Talon 4 (2027)

    Alloy | 80/100mm Suspension | Microshift 8 Speed | Hydraulic Disc

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    Giant Talon 4 (2025)

    Alloy | 80-100mm | microSHIFT 1x8s | Mechanical Disc Brakes

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What is the Giant Talon?

Giant made the Talon mountain bike range for suburban bike paths, rail trails, light dirt and gravel tracks and light off-road riding.

Each Talon comes in different frame sizes, so the range suits everyone from pre-teens (XS and S frame sizes) through teens and adults.

For 2027 there are four Talon mountain bikes to choose from. The range starts with the Talon 4 and tops out at the Talon 0.

The New Giant Talon

Giant redesigned the Talon for MY25, and those changes carry through the 2027 range. The upgrades were:

  • Much larger 12mm axle (called a thru-axle) attaching the rear wheel to the frame.
  • Significantly lower top tube for a lower centre of gravity and clearance.
  • Calmer steering that's designed to deliver better on-road and especially off-road handling.
  • Longer wheelbase (by up to a huge 25mm) creates a super stable feel at high-speed.
  • Steeper seat angle, places riders in a better climbing position and over the cranks for more power delivery.
  • Much shorter seat tube lengths, so riders can use longer length dropper seat posts and get the seat (really) low when descending.

Overall, these changes help to create a recreational mountain bike that is more capable off-road because it delivers better handling.

Frame size & Wheel size

Only the 2027 Talon 4 comes in 2 wheel sizes (27.5" and 29"). And 5 frame sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL.

XS frame sizes come with 27.5-inch wheels.

  • This is a great option for pre-teenage riders who are upgrading from their smaller 24" mountain bike.
  • The 27.5" wheels make the Talon feel lighter and more nimble and more manageable for smaller riders.

The S frame size is available in 27.5" or 29" wheels (it's the only size that has this wheel option).

The Talon 2, 1 and 0 are only available in 29-inch wheels and S, M, L and XL frame sizes.

  • 29-inch wheels are better for adults and taller teenage riders because it's way more ergonomic.
  • The front of the Talon is taller, which means tall riders aren't hunched over like they're riding a circus bike.

The Talon Models

Riders have 4 model options.

The entry-point is the Talon 4. The best is the Talon 0.

And the difference between them?

  • Gears
  • Suspension
  • Brakes

PS: the frame is the same between all Talon models.

Last updated: ISO 8601: 2026-08-19
Talon 4 Talon 2 Talon 1 Talon 0
RRP $849 $1,099 $1,399 $1,699
Gears microSHIFT
8-speed		 microSHIFT
9-speed		 microSHIFT
11-speed		 Shimano Deore
12-speed
Gear range 12–46t 11–46t 11–50t 10–51t
Fork Coil
28mm		 Coil
32mm		 Air
32mm		 Air
32mm
Fork lockout No Lever Lever Lever
Front axle 9mm QR 15mm Boost 15mm Boost 15mm Boost
Tyres Ikon
2.2"		 Rekon Race
2.4"		 Rekon Race
2.4"		 Rekon Race
2.4"
Dropper post No No No Yes
Frame sizes XS–XL S–XL S–XL S–XL
Wheel size 27.5"
or 29"		 29" 29" 29"

Giant Talon 4

The Giant Talon 4 will suit riders who are spending most of their riding time on gentle terrain.

This includes suburban bike paths, rail trails and easy off-road singletrack and 4WD tracks.

The 2027 Talon 4 is available from an XS frame size and in both 27.5 and 29 wheel options.

The Talon 4 features:

  • Front suspension (no lockout).
  • Robust microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed gears.
  • Hydraulic disc brakes.

Giant Talon 3

The Talon 3 is no longer part of Giant's 2027 model year range.

At the time of writing this, we have lmited stock of the Talon 3.

They key difference between the Talon 4 and Talon 3 is the gear ratios.

Giant has used a Shimano 16-speed gear system (2 front and 8 back).

For riders who are spending more time on-road and bike paths and those who like t go faster, the Talon 3's gear ratios deliver a top-speed difference of +31%.

Giant Talon 2

The Talon 2 is a more capable model for off-road use.

The parts on the Talon 2 are more robust for riders who plan to be more adventurous.

  • Super robust microSHIFT Advent 9-speed gears.
  • Bigger suspension with 32mm tubes (instead of 28mm), with a lockout lever.
  • Better chain, cassette, derailleur and shifter.
  • Bigger 15mm diameter front axle, instead of 9mm. This improves the Talon 2's handling.

Giant Talon 1

The Talon 1 is the second-best in the range.

This model features several key upgrades over the Talon 2 that will appeal to riders who are going to be spending time on mountain bike trails.

  • microSHIFT Advent MX 11-speed gears (1 front and 11 back).
  • A massive 50-tooth rear sprocket makes climbing easier on mountain bike trails.
  • The SXC32-2 RL is an air-spring suspension fork, so we can set the suspension up to the rider's weight. A coil fork can't be adjusted that way. Air forks are lighter too.
  • Tubeless rims. If you want to go full tubeless, you will need tubeless valves, tubeless tyres and tubeless sealant.

Giant Talon 0

The Giant Talon 0 is the best Talon MTB in the range.

It's designed for riders who plan to take their new mountain bike on off-road trails and want the best gear range, brakes and a dropper seat post.

  • Dropper post (stepless) for more control descending, cornering and riding jumps.
  • Shimano Deore 12-speed gears for exceptional range.
  • Rolls on smooth Shimano hubs.

Which Giant Talon should I buy?

Smaller riders and pre-teens

The Talon 4 is the only choice. It's the only model available in an XS frame and on 27.5-inch wheels. The Talon 2, 1 and 0 are all 29-inch only, in S to XL.

Your first mountain bike

The Talon 4. Hydraulic brakes, simple 8-speed gearing and stable handling make it forgiving to learn on, and it's more than enough bike for suburban bike paths, rail trails and easy dirt.

Regular off-road riding

The Talon 2. The bigger 32mm fork with lockout, the 15mm Boost front axle and wider 2.4-inch tyres all make it steadier and more controlled on green and blue-graded trails than the Talon 4.

Longer trail rides and steeper climbs

The Talon 1. Its air-spring fork can be set up to your exact weight, which a coil fork can't do, and the 50-tooth rear sprocket gives you a much easier gear for long or steep climbs.

Progressing to technical trails

The Talon 0. The dropper post is the difference and getting the saddle out of the way lets you move around on the bike when descending and cornering.

It also has the widest gear range of any Talon, with Shimano Deore 12-speed.

Not sure?

Come into Heidelberg Heights, Hallam or Hoppers Crossing and ride a couple of them.

Frame fit matters more than spec, and it takes five minutes to sort out.

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