Inspection
Frame condition
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Giant
2020 Giant Talon 29 3
Previous used estimate
$232 - $239
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Giant Talon 29 3
12-month projected trend
9%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 Giant Talon 29 3
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Overview
About this bike
Get a feel for the trail with this aluminum hardtail made for aspiring singletrack riders. It features stable, fast-rolling 29-inch wheels so you can push the pace on climbs and let loose on the descents. Built on a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features classic hardtail design plus the balanced riding characteristics of larger diameter 29-inch wheels, Talon 29 is a great choice for XC terrain. The frame geometry is specifically designed for its wheel size and a 100mm suspension fork. It’s a confident ride that’s perfect for ambitious riders who want to take their off-road skills to the next level. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Proven alloy performance - ALUXX SL aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering. Balance and stability - Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels. XC control - Suspension fork offers 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 29", 100mm , lockout, preload adjuster
- Component Hubs
- Front: Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball Rear: Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Giant Sport, 7-degree
- Product Family
- Talon
- Component Chain
- KMC 8.3
- Component Color
- Black/Gray, Charcoal/Pure Red, Black/Blue
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
- Component Pedals
- Platform
- Component Saddle
- Giant custom
- Component Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
- Component Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12x32
- Component Crankset
- Prowheel forged
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Component Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
- Component Rear Tire
- Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
- Component Seat Post
- Giant Sport, 30.9
- Component Chainrings
- 22/36
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
- Component Rims Wheels
- Giant GX03V 29", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Component Brake Levers
- Tektro HDC M275
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Component Front Derailleur
- MicroSHIFT FD-M282
- Hubs
- Front: Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball Rear: Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
- Crankset
- Prowheel forged
- Pedals
- Platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Chain
- KMC 8.3
- Saddle
- Giant custom
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8
- Front Derailleur
- MicroSHIFT FD-M282
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Rear Tire
- Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
- Stem
- Giant Sport, 7-degree
- Brake Levers
- Tektro HDC M275
- Brakes
- Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG200-8, 12x32
- Chainrings
- 22/36
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCT30 HLO 29", 100mm , lockout, preload adjuster
- Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Seat Post
- Giant Sport, 30.9
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Color
- Black/Blue
- Size
- X-Large
- Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant GX03V 29", alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, wire bead
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.