Talon 3 Cobalt

Push the pace on climbs, let loose on descents. This aluminium hardtail with a plush suspension fork delivers balanced, confident handling on the trail.

Proven alloy performance
ALUXX aluminium frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminium engineering.

Balance and stability
Frame geometry is designed to optimise the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size).

XC control
Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added control on XC terrain.

• Sizes:- 27.5: XS,S,M 29: S,M,L,XL,XXL
• Colours:- Gloss Metallic Black/Muscat Blanc & Gloss Cobalt/Black Diamond
• Frame:- ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc
• Fork:- SR Suntour XCE, QR, steel steerer XS & S 27.5 80mm travel All other sizes 100mm travel
• Shock:- N/A
• Handlebar:- Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS 27.5 730mm All other sizes 780mm
• Grips:- Giant Sole-O
• Stem:- Giant Sport, 7-degree
• Seatpost:- Giant Sport, 30.9mm XS 27.5 300mm All other sizes 375mm
• Saddle:- Giant custom
• Pedals:- MTB caged
• Shifters:- microSHIFT, 2×8
• Front Derailleur:- microSHIFT FD-M282
• Rear Derailleur:- Shimano RD-M3020
• Brakes:- Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
• Brake Levers:- Tektro HDC M275
• Cassette:- Shimano Deore HG200, 12×32
• Chain:- KMC 8.3
• Crankset:- Shimano FC-M315, 22/36
• Bottom Bracket:- cartridge
• Rims:- Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
• Hubs:- alloy, sealed bearing
• Spokes:- Stainless steel, 14g
• Tyres:- Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29×2.2″, wire bead
• Extras:- 2.4″ max tyre size

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