Giant

talon 3

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 Giant Talon 3 is a hardtail mountain bike designed for riders building their confidence off-road. Featuring an ALUXX aluminium frame, SR Suntour suspension, Shimano 2x8 gearing and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, it offers a practical setup for recreational trail riding and everyday adventures.

Key Features:

Frame: Lightweight ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame with modern trail geometry and internal cable routing.
Fork: SR Suntour XCE suspension fork with 80mm or 100mm travel, depending on frame size.
Drivetrain: Shimano Altus/Acera 2x8-speed gearing with 22/36T chainset and 11-34T cassette.
Brakes: Tektro HD M3121 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.
Wheels: 27.5-inch or 29-inch Giant GX03V alloy wheels with Maxxis Ikon 2.2-inch tyres.
Extras: Integrated chainstay protection, internal dropper post routing and rear thru-axle.

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)
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)
Bars	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)
Front Brake	Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Rear Brake	Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Lever	Tektro HD M3121
Front Mech	Shimano Altus
Rear Mech	Shimano Acera
Shifters	Shimano Altus, 2x8
Speed	16
Rims	Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Front Hub	[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Rear Hub	[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front Tyre	Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear Tyre	Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Seat Post	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
Chainset	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
Chain	KMC 8.3
Cassette	Shimano Altus HG31, 11x34
Pedals	MTB caged

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
Delivery & Collection
We’re a local bike shop, so most orders are for collection from our shop or local Isle of Man delivery where available.
UK delivery may occasionally be available on request. Please contact us before ordering to discuss options and costs.
Returns
If you’re not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 30 days to arrange a return.
Items must be unused and in their original condition. Faulty or incorrect items should be reported to us as soon as possible.
If you’re unsure, just get in touch we’re happy to help.

Description

Key Features:

Frame: Lightweight ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame with modern trail geometry and internal cable routing.
Fork: SR Suntour XCE suspension fork with 80mm or 100mm travel, depending on frame size.
Drivetrain: Shimano Altus/Acera 2x8-speed gearing with 22/36T chainset and 11-34T cassette.
Brakes: Tektro HD M3121 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.
Wheels: 27.5-inch or 29-inch Giant GX03V alloy wheels with Maxxis Ikon 2.2-inch tyres.
Extras: Integrated chainstay protection, internal dropper post routing and rear thru-axle.

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)
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)
Bars	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)
Front Brake	Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Rear Brake	Tektro HD M3121, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Lever	Tektro HD M3121
Front Mech	Shimano Altus
Rear Mech	Shimano Acera
Shifters	Shimano Altus, 2x8
Speed	16
Rims	Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Front Hub	[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Rear Hub	[F] QR alloy, sealed bearing, [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12x142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front Tyre	Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Rear Tyre	Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2 or Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
Seat Post	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
Chainset	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
Chain	KMC 8.3
Cassette	Shimano Altus HG31, 11x34
Pedals	MTB caged

talon 3

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.

Delivery & Collection

Returns

Delivery & Collection

Returns

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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.