Talon 1 Bike – 2026

Navigate the toughest terrain with the Giant Talon 1 Bike – a top-tier hardtail mountain bike designed for trail riding enthusiasts. This bike’s new geometry is optimized for confident handling on off-road trails, with front suspension and two different wheel sizes for adaptability to your riding style. Its updated ALUXX aluminum frame is lighter for enhanced performance, and it features internal cable routing and an integrated chainstay protector. The Talon 1 is equipped with quality components, including a 1x drivetrain with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs and thru-axle hubs. Plus, its high-volume tires ensure excellent grip on technical terrain, making your ride smoother and more enjoyable.

Features

• Tapered fork steerer tubes*, quality components including a 1x drivetrain* with clutch-equipped rear derailleurs, thru-axle hubs*, internal cable routing (including dropper seatpost) and an integrated chainstay protector give aspiring trail riders room to grow. *on select models
• New geometry is optimized for confident trail riding and two different wheel sizes (27.5 or 29-inch) depending on frame size. The geometry is also designed for front suspension with either an 80mm or 100mm fork depending on frame size. All models have clearance for high-volume tires (up to 2.4-inch) for traction and grip on technical terrain
• All-new ALUXX aluminum frame features updated shaping and a lighter overall weight for improved performance on off-road terrain

Tech Specs

• Brakes

  • Brakes

    Tektro HDC M275, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

  • Brake Levers

    Tektro HDC M275

• Cockpit

  • Stem

    Giant Sport, 7-degree XS: 40mm (27.5) S: 50mm (27.5) / 50mm (29) M: 60mm (29) L: 70mm (29) XL: 80mm (29) XXL: 90mm (29)

  • Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 690mm (27.5) S: 690mm (27.5) / 750mm (29) M: 780mm (29) L: 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)

  • Grips

    Giant Sole-O

  • Saddle

    Giant ErgoContact Trail

  • Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch Core, 30.9 XS: 100x350mm (27.5) S: 100x350mm (27.5) / 100x350mm (29) M: 120x400mm (29) L: 120x400mm (29) XL: 120x400mm (29) XXL: 120x400mm (29)

• Drivetrain

  • Pedals

    MTB caged

  • Shifters

    Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1×10

  • Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CUES RD-U6000, clutch

  • Cassette

    Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11×48

  • Chain

    KMC X-11

  • Crankset

    ProWheel Charm, 32t (27.5) or 30t (29) XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 165mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (29) L: 170mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)

  • Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

• Frameset

  • Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc

• Suspension

  • Fork

    SXC32-3 RL, coil spring, thru axle, steel steerer, 15×110 XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M:100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)

• Weight

  • Weight

    32 lbs 03 oz (Size L)

• Wheels & Tires

  • Rims

    Giant GX03V 29 or 27.5, alloy, double wall, 21mm inner width

  • Hubs

    [F] Giant Tracker hub, sealed bearing, 15×110 thru axle. [R] Giant Tracker hub, 12×142 thru axle, 24-pawl drive

  • Tires

    Maxxis Rekon 27.5×2.4" or Maxxis Rekon Race 29×2.4", wire bead

  • Spokes

    stainless, 14g