Description
Giant Talon 0 2026 for Trail Growth
The Giant Talon 0 2026 gives new and progressing riders a confident start on the trail. It combines a lighter aluminium frame, smooth air fork, and modern 1×12 drivetrain for dependable off-road performance.
Giant Talon 0 2026 Frame and Control
This bike uses an ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with updated shaping for better strength and lower weight. Internal cable routing keeps the bike looking clean, while the integrated chainstay protector adds durability. Moreover, the geometry supports confident handling on climbs, corners, and rough tracks. It also leaves room for a dropper post, which helps riders progress faster.
Suspension and Trail Comfort
The SXC32-2 RCL air fork brings smooth control to technical terrain. It includes hydraulic lockout, a tapered aluminium steerer, and a 15×110 thru-axle for added stiffness. Smaller sizes use 80mm travel, while larger sizes use 100mm travel. As a result, the bike feels balanced and efficient across different frame sizes.
| Sizes | 27.5: XS, S | 29: S, M, L |
| Colour | Gloss Ultra Navy/Chrome |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc |
| Fork | SXC32-2 RCL, air sprung, hydraulic lockout, tapered aluminium steerer, aluminium stanchions, 15×110 thru axle; XS&S: 80mm travel (27.5), M-XXL: 100mm travel (29) |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm; XS&S: 690mm (27.5), M-XXL: 780mm (29) |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O |
| Stem | Giant Sport, 7-degree rise |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch Core 2 position dropper post, 30.9mm; XS&S: 100mm drop x 350mm (27.5), M-XXL: 120mm drop x 400mm (29) |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact Trail |
| Pedals | MTB caged |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 1×12 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-MT200, hydraulic, Shimano RT-10 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore BL-MT200 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10×51 |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | ProWheel MPX, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Rims | Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width |
| Hubs | Shimano, sealed bearing, [F] 15×110 thru axle, [R] 12×142 thru-axle |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Tyres | Maxxis Rekon 27.5×2.4in or Maxxis Rekon Race 29×2.4in, wire bead |
