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Scott Contrail 20 vs Giant Talon 1

Scott Contrail 20, side view

Scott

Contrail 20

Giant Talon 1, side view

Giant

Talon 1

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29" front, 27.5" rear2026
Entry levelHardtailAluminium29"2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 21 differences, line by line.

Scott Contrail 20, side viewScottScott Contrail 20
Giant Talon 1, side viewGiantGiant Talon 1

At a glance

  • Scott Contrail 20 is 130 g lighter than Giant Talon 1 (brand figures).
  • Scott Contrail 20 has 20 mm more fork travel than Giant Talon 1.
  • Scott Contrail 20 is the newer model (2026).
Key specs9 differences
Model year 2026 2025
Weight 14.37 kg Best of the comparison 14.5 kg +130 g
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Tube Contrail à épaisseurs variables en aluminium 6061

 Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm °Value not published by the brand Hardtail, 80 mm
As printed

Type Vering: Hardtail

Fork model Suntour XCT30-HLO
As printed

Suntour XCT30-HLO, Plongeurs noirs, Réglage du rebond, Système de blocage

 SXC32-3 RL °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" front, 27.5" rear · Alexrims X-20 Disc; 32H °Value not published by the brand 29" · Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width
Drivetrain 1×11 1×10
Groupset Shimano CUES 11v
As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS, Type Shadow, 11 vitesses / Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11

 Shimano Cues
Brake model Tektro HDM275
As printed

Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275

 Tektro HDC M275 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Scott Contrail 20

Scott Contrail 20

Giant Talon 1

Giant Talon 1

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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.

  • Contrail 20 · 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
Scott Contrail 20 17%Giant Talon 1 15%4 bikes1 bike8 bikes4 bikes1 bike8 bikes6 bikes · Scott Contrail 20 · Giant Talon 14 bikes4 bikes7 bikes3 bikes2 bikes7 bikes2 bikes6 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes5 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes6 bikes4 bikes4 bikes5 bikes1 bike10 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes6 bikes5 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes5 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Scott Contrail 20 87%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 bikes1 bike4 bikes · Scott Contrail 203 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes
NimbleStable
Scott Contrail 20Giant 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 fork1 difference
Max tyre clearance–Not given 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Axles Quick-release °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Contrail Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing, BSA73, Internal Cable Routing, QR Axle 5x135mm, replaceable hanger

–Not given
Bottom bracket Feimin FP.B908N; BB73, square taper °Value not published by the brand cartridge °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Internal Cable Routing

–Not given
Seatpost diameter–Not given 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 80 mm °Value not published by the brand−20 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS

 Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS; Shadow Type, 11 Speed Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

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

ChainringsSame for all 1 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the back 11 °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 10 °Value not published by the brand−1
Chainring teeth Prowheel C10Y-NW Steel, 30T ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-50T Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release °Value not published by the brand Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Tektro Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm 180 mm °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison+20 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel size 29" front, 27.5" rear °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4" DUAL 60TPI Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", wire bead °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted–Not given 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 720 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Handlebar HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720mm, black, 12mm rise; DDK Grip °Value not published by the brand Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem HL TDS-C342-8FOV, 10°, 31.8, Black °Value not published by the brand Giant Sport, 7-degree °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M
Weighed with pedals no –Not given
Max total weight 130 kg –Not given

° 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.

Contrail 20 · MTalon 1 · M
  • Contrail 20 · M
  • Talon 1 · M

Stack and reach

580590600610620630640650400410420430440450460470↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Contrail 20 · M — Reach (mm) 429.2 · Stack (mm) 618.5Talon 1 · M — Reach (mm) 436 · Stack (mm) 606
  • Contrail 20 · M Contrail 20 · M — Reach (mm) 429.2 · Stack (mm) 618.5
  • Talon 1 · M Talon 1 · M — Reach (mm) 436 · Stack (mm) 606
Geometry16 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 429 mm 436 mm +7 mm
Stack 619 mm 606 mm −13 mm
Top tube (effective) 595 mm 604 mm +9 mm
Seat tube 440 mm 420 mm −20 mm
Head tube 110 mm 105 mm −5 mm
Head angle 67° 67.5° +0.5°
Seat angle 75° 74.5° −0.5°
Chainstays 457 mm 455 mm −2 mm
Wheelbase 1,169 mm 1,164 mm −5 mm
Front centre 719 mm 714 mm −5 mm
Standover 790 mm 709 mm −81 mm
BB drop 60 mm 55 mm −5 mm
BB height 316 mm 319 mm +3 mm
Fork offset 46 mm 44 mm −2 mm
Trail 110 mm 109 mm −1 mm
Stem (to verify) 45 mm 60 mm +15 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 690 mm
Crank length–Not given 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Contrail 20 or Giant Talon 1?

Scott Contrail 20 weighs 14.37 kg, Giant Talon 1 14.5 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Contrail 20 and Giant Talon 1 come with?

Scott Contrail 20: Shimano CUES 11v. Giant Talon 1: Shimano Cues.

How do Scott Contrail 20 and Giant Talon 1 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Contrail 20 has a stack of 619 mm for a reach of 429 mm; in size M, Giant Talon 1 has 606 mm for 436 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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