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Giant Talon 0 vs Giant Talon 1

Giant Talon 0, side view

Giant

Talon 0

Giant Talon 1, side view

Giant

Talon 1

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2025
Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2025

Two builds of the Giant Talon line: 10 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Talon 0, side viewGiantGiant Talon 0
Giant Talon 1, side viewGiantGiant Talon 1

At a glance

  • Giant Talon 0 is 400 g lighter than Giant Talon 1 (brand figures).
  • Giant Talon 0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Deore, against Shimano Cues.
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2025 2025
Weight 14.1 kg Best of the comparison 14.5 kg +400 g
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 80 mm
As printed

Type Vering: Hardtail

 Hardtail, 80 mm
As printed

Type Vering: Hardtail

Fork model SXC32-2 RCL °Value not published by the brand SXC32-3 RL °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · Giant GX03V 29 alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width (2.4” max tire size) 29" · Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Drivetrain 1×12 1×10
Groupset Shimano Deore Higher range Shimano Cues
Brake model Shimano BR-MT200 °Value not published by the brand Tektro HDC M275 °Value not published by the brand
SeatpostSame for all Rigid · Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Talon 0 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very stable, entry-level equipment.
  • Talon 1 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, rather stable, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Giant Talon 0 15%Giant Talon 1 15%4 bikes1 bike8 bikes4 bikes1 bike8 bikes6 bikes · Giant Talon 0 · Giant Talon 14 bikes4 bikes7 bikes3 bikes2 bikes7 bikes2 bikes6 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes6 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes6 bikes4 bikes4 bikes5 bikes1 bike10 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes6 bikes5 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes5 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Talon 0 84%Giant Talon 1 75%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes3 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes2 bikes1 bike3 bikes4 bikes1 bike3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike8 bikes5 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes3 bikes · Giant Talon 13 bikes3 bikes2 bikes · Giant Talon 03 bikes3 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes
NimbleStable
Giant Talon 0Giant Talon 1other mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork
Max tyre clearanceSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Bottom bracketSame for all cartridge °Value not published by the brand cartridge °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost diameterSame for all 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 80 mm °Value not published by the brand 80 mm °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore M6100, clutch Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the back 12 °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 10 °Value not published by the brand−2
Chainring teeth ProWheel MPX, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) °Value not published by the brand ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6100, clutch °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Tektro Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm °Value not published by the brand 180 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm °Value not published by the brand 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
TyresSame for all Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead °Value not published by the brand Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost
HandlebarSame for all Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all Giant Sport, 7-degree °Value not published by the brand Giant Sport, 7-degree °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M M

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Talon 0 · MTalon 1 · S
  • Talon 0 · M
  • Talon 1 · S

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630380390400410420430440450↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Talon 0 · M — Reach (mm) 415 · Stack (mm) 597Talon 1 · S — Reach (mm) 415 · Stack (mm) 597
  • Talon 0 · M Talon 0 · M — Reach (mm) 415 · Stack (mm) 597
  • Talon 1 · S Talon 1 · S — Reach (mm) 415 · Stack (mm) 597
Geometry1 difference
Size M S
ReachSame for all 415 mm 415 mm
StackSame for all 597 mm 597 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 581 mm 581 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 380 mm 380 mm
Head tubeSame for all 95 mm 95 mm
Head angleSame for all 67.5° 67.5°
Seat angleSame for all 74.5° 74.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 455 mm 455 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,139 mm 1,139 mm
Front centreSame for all 690 mm 690 mm
StandoverSame for all 715 mm 715 mm
BB dropSame for all 55 mm 55 mm
BB heightSame for all 319 mm 319 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 44 mm 44 mm
TrailSame for all 109 mm 109 mm
Stem (to verify)Same for all 50 mm 50 mm
Handlebar widthSame for all 690 mm 690 mm
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Talon 0 or Giant Talon 1?

Giant Talon 0 weighs 14.1 kg, Giant Talon 1 14.5 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Talon 0 and Giant Talon 1 come with?

Giant Talon 0: Shimano Deore. Giant Talon 1: Shimano Cues.

How do Giant Talon 0 and Giant Talon 1 compare on geometry?

In size M, Giant Talon 0 has a stack of 597 mm for a reach of 415 mm; in size S, Giant Talon 1 has 597 mm for 415 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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