Description
The Giant Talon 1 (2027) is a sporty and capable hardtail mountain bike built for riders who want stronger trail performance without jumping to a full-suspension bike. Built around a lightweight and durable ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with modern trail-friendly geometry, it delivers confident handling on dirt paths, climbs and beginner to intermediate singletrack. The bike features an air-sprung suspension fork, a wide-range microSHIFT Advent 1×11 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, giving it a well-balanced mix of control, simplicity and off-road capability. With tubeless-ready wheels, clearance for 2.4″ tyres and thru-axle hubs, the Talon 1 is a strong option for riders who want a modern hardtail that can keep pace as their skills progress.
Key Features
Lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with modern MTB geometry for confident and stable off-road handling
Air-spring suspension fork with 100mm travel for smoother control and better front-end support on rough terrain
microSHIFT Advent 1×11 drivetrain with 11-50 cassette for simple shifting and wide-range climbing gears
Hydraulic disc brakes for dependable stopping power in varied weather and trail conditions
Tubeless-ready wheelset with 2.4″ tyre clearance and thru-axle hubs for improved grip, control and upgrade potential
Frameset
- Frame
ALUXX-Grade aluminium, disc
- Fork
SXC32-2 RL, air spring, Boost 15×110, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
- Shifters
microSHIFT Advent MX, 1×11
- Rear Derailleur
microSHIFT Advent 1×11 RD-M7015M
- Crankset
ProWheel Charm, 30t, 170mm (S, M, L) / 175mm (XL)
- Cassette
microSHIFT Advent MX 1×11 CS-H114, 11-50
- Chain
KMC X11
- Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Brakes
- Brakes
Tektro HD M3121 hydraulic disc
- Brake Levers
Tektro HD M3121
- Rotors
Tektro rotors, 180mm front / 160mm rear
Components
- Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
- Stem
Giant Sport, 7-degree, 50mm (S) / 60mm (M) / 70mm (L) / 80mm (XL)
- Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
- Saddle
Giant ErgoContact Trail
- Grips
Giant Sole-O Grip
- Pedals
MTB caged
Wheels
- Rims
Giant Alloy, Tubeless, 29 alloy, double wall, 28H
- Hubs
Alloy, sealed bearing, 15×110 thru axle front / 12×142 thru-axle rear
- Spokes
Stainless 14G
- Tyres
Maxxis Rekon Race 29×2.4″ wire bead
Other
- Sizes
29: S, M, L, XL
- Max Tyre Clearance
2.4″ max tyre size
- Max Chainring Size
32t max chainring size
- RRP
$1,399
The Giant Talon 1 (2027) is a sporty and capable hardtail mountain bike built for riders who want stronger trail performance without jumping to a full-suspension bike. Built around a lightweight and durable ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with modern trail-friendly geometry, it delivers confident handling on dirt paths, climbs and beginner to intermediate singletrack. The bike features an air-sprung suspension fork, a wide-range microSHIFT Advent 1×11 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, giving it a well-balanced mix of control, simplicity and off-road capability. With tubeless-ready wheels, clearance for 2.4″ tyres and thru-axle hubs, the Talon 1 is a strong option for riders who want a modern hardtail that can keep pace as their skills progress.
Key Features
Lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with modern MTB geometry for confident and stable off-road handling
Air-spring suspension fork with 100mm travel for smoother control and better front-end support on rough terrain
microSHIFT Advent 1×11 drivetrain with 11-50 cassette for simple shifting and wide-range climbing gears
Hydraulic disc brakes for dependable stopping power in varied weather and trail conditions
Tubeless-ready wheelset with 2.4″ tyre clearance and thru-axle hubs for improved grip, control and upgrade potential
