Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2018 Giant Talon 29 3
Value Guide market data · 2018 Giant Talon 29 3
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Price over time - 2018 Giant Talon 29 3
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All Talon model years
2025$884 - $1,026▲ 24% vs. 2018
2024$698 - $810▼ 2% vs. 2018
2023UnavailableOther model year
2022$884 - $1,026▲ 24% vs. 2018
2021$911 - $1,058▲ 28% vs. 2018
2020$977 - $1,134▲ 37% vs. 2018
2019$670 - $778▼ 6% vs. 2018
2018$711 - $826Currently viewing
2017$660 - $767▼ 7% vs. 2018
2016$1,302 - $1,512▲ 83% vs. 2018
2015$1,279 - $1,485▲ 80% vs. 2018
2014$1,283 - $1,490▲ 80% vs. 2018
2013$1,046 - $1,215▲ 47% vs. 2018
2012$1,023 - $1,188▲ 44% vs. 2018
2011$930 - $1,080▲ 31% vs. 20182018 Talon 29 3 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Giant Talon 29 3 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aluminum / ALUXX-grade aluminumBB Standard:BSA, 73mm, ThreadedColor:Satin Black / Neon Red
- Suspension
- Hardtail, 100mm
- Fork
- Suntour XCT / SR Suntour XCT, lockout, preload adjust, 100mm travelTravel:100mmSpring Type:Coil
Drivetrain
- Drivetrain
- 3 × 8
- Groupset
- Acera, Altus
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Crank
- Prowheel BURNER-101P, 24/34/42
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Cassette
- Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-Speed
- Chain
- KMC Z8
Brakes
- Brakes
- Tektro Hydraulic Disc / Tektro HDC M285, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mmType:Tektro Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Novela
Cockpit
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Giant Connect, Upright
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport, 30.9mmType:Rigid
Wheels & Tires
- Wheels
- 29″ Aluminum
- Rims
- Giant Alloy Disc, Double Wall
- Spokes
- Stainless Steel, 14g
- Front Hub
- Giant Tracker Sport
- Rear Hub
- Giant Tracker Sport
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2, 60 TPI
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform, Caged
Frame sizing
SMManufacturer sizing
MDManufacturer sizing
LGManufacturer sizing
XLManufacturer sizing
LG highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- 629
- Reach
- 435
- Top Tube Length
- 622
- Seat Tube Length
- 490
- Chainstay Length
- 455
- Wheelbase
- 1,157
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.