Giant · Mountain
Giant Talon 3
€589
The Giant Talon 3 is the brand's entry-level hardtail: ALUXX aluminium frame, Suntour XCE 80 or 100 mm fork, Shimano Altus 2x8 and Tektro hydraulic brakes. Listed at €650 by Giant for the 2025 model year, it drops to around €589 at some retailers. A versatile, well-sized bike (XS to XXL) to get started, with basic but reliable components.
Best for: first hardtail mountain bikeleisure riding on easy trailswide size range (1.55 to 2.00 m)
8speeds
Aluminiumframe
29 ″wheels
14.9 kgweight
Mixed brakingbrakes
What we like
- Recent ALUXX frame, 14.7 kg in size M
- Tektro hydraulic disc brakes (180/160 mm)
- Six sizes from XS to XXL, 27.5" or 29" wheels depending on size
- Tyre clearance up to 2.4"
- Often discounted under €600 at retailers
What we like less
- Older-generation Shimano Altus 2x8 drivetrain
- SR Suntour XCE coil fork with no adjustments
- No detailed press review found for this model year
Key points
- ALUXX HARDTAIL FRAME: aluminium frame designed for cross-country and off-road outings. A good compromise between lightness and stiffness.
- SR SUNTOUR SUSPENSION FORK: absorbs trail imperfections for more comfort and control. Ideal on mixed routes.
- microSHIFT 2×8 DRIVETRAIN: simple, complete shifting to adapt effort to the terrain. A modern build for an entry-level mountain bike.
- TEKTRO BRAKING: hydraulic disc brakes for effective, progressive braking. Extra safety on dry or wet terrain.
- 29" WHEELS FRONT AND REAR: format matched to the frame size for better versatility. Helps efficiency and stability on trails.
Specifications
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond frame |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Rider height | 155-200 |
| Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT 2×8 |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE, 100 mm travel, front suspension |
| Suspension | Front suspension |
| Foldable | no |
| Weight | 14.9 kg |
| Brakes | Mixed braking |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 29 ″ |
| Tyres | Kenda Booster 29x2.2", wire bead |
| Lighting details | No factory lighting documented on the product listing consulted. |
|---|---|
| Pedals included | yes |
| Model year | 2,024 |
| Colours | Aluminium gris, Bleu Gris, Noir, Orange |
Observed prices
€589lowest price
€650highest price
Reviews
- 3.1/10 opticycles.com ↗
