Talon 29 3
OverviewAbout the Giant Talon 29 3
The Giant Talon 29 3 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $999. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Talon 29 3 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Giant recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 163 to 172 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 8 in |
| M | 171 to 180 cm | 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| L | 179 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 187 to 198 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Rider heights from Giant's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Giant
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $999, RRP AUD (Giant Sydney)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 611 mm
- Reach
- 424 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.44
- Head angle
- 68.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1150 mm
- Chainstay
- 455 mm
- BB drop
- 55 mm
- Standover
- 766 mm
- Fork rake
- 51 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- microSHIFT / Shimano Altus
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Shimano FC-M315, 22/36T
- Chainrings
- 22/36
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore HG200, 12-32
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Altus M310
- Brakes
- Tektro HDC M275 hydraulic
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Giant GX03V 29in alloy
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.2
- Max tyre clearance
- 61 mm
- Tubeless
- No
- Fork material
- Alloy steerer
- BB standard
- Cartridge
- Thru-axle
- QR quick release
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport, 30.9mm
- Cockpit
- Giant Connect Trail bar, Sport stem
- Saddle
- Giant
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCE
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- XC
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 68.5 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.69 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Giant official AU spec sheet + backfill 2026-09-27: giantsydney.com.au), verified 2026-09-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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