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Giant Talon 5 2022

2022 Mountain
Estimate price | 668$
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Giant Talon 5 2022

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame aluminium
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 80mm
  • Fork Suntour
  • Groupset Tourney, Shimano
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Drivetrain 2 × 7
  • Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing

Recommended size guide.

  • XS

    155cm - 166cm

  • SM

    163cm - 172cm

  • SM

    163cm - 172cm

  • MD

    169cm - 179cm

  • MD

    169cm - 179cm

  • LG

    176cm - 186cm

  • LG

    176cm - 186cm

  • XL

    183cm - 193cm

  • XXL

    190cm - 200cm

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

Suspension Fork

SR Suntour XCE, steel steerer XS: 80mm travel (27.5) S: 80mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) M: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) L: 100mm travel (27.5) / 100mm travel (29) XL: 100mm travel (29) XXL: 100mm travel (29)

Rear Shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney

Front Derailleur

Shimano M315

Shift Levers

Shimano SL-M315, 2x7

Cassette

Shimano MF-TZ500, 14-28

Crank

ProWheel Forged, 22/36 XS: 165mm (27.5) S: 170mm (27.5) / 170mm (29) M: 170mm (27.5) / 175mm travel (29) L: 175mm (27.5) / 175mm (29) XL: 175mm (29) XXL: 175mm (29)

Bottom Bracket

ProWheel cartridge

Chain

KMC Z7

Pedals

MTB platform

Wheels

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed bearing

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed bearing

Rims

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

Spokes

Stainless steel

Tires

Kenda Booster 27.5 or 29x2.2", wire bead

Brakes

Brakes

TKB-172, mechanical [F]180mm, [R]160mm rotors

Brake Levers

RS360A, mechanical

Cockpit

Stem

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

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm XS: 730mm (27.5) S: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) M: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm travel (29) L: 780mm (27.5) / 780mm (29) XL: 780mm (29) XXL: 780mm (29)

Grips

Giant Sole-O

Seat

Saddle

Giant custom

Seatpost

Giant Sport, 30.9 XS: 300mm (27.5) S: 300mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) M: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm travel (29) L: 375mm (27.5) / 375mm (29) XL: 375mm (29) XXL: 375mm (29)

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

SizeXSSMSMMDMDLGLGXLXXL
Stack Reach Ratio
1.38 mm1.41 mm1.49 mm1.41 mm1.44 mm1.41 mm1.43 mm1.42 mm1.4 mm
Bottom Bracket Height
310 mm310 mm319 mm310 mm319 mm310 mm319 mm319 mm319 mm
Front Center
643 mm670 mm677 mm701 mm700726 mm722 mm742 mm763 mm
Rake
42 mm42 mm51 mm42 mm51 mm42 mm51 mm51 mm51 mm
Trail
103 mm103 mm94 mm103 mm94 mm103 mm94 mm94 mm94 mm
Stack
534 mm572 mm603 mm599 mm612 mm622 mm631 mm645 mm659 mm
Reach
386 mm406 mm405 mm426 mm425 mm441 mm440 mm455 mm470 mm
Top Tube Length
545 mm570 mm578 mm598 mm600 mm619 mm621 mm640 mm659 mm
Seat Tube Angle
74 °74 °74 °74 °74 °74 °74 °74 °74 °
Seat Tube Length
350 mm385 mm390 mm430 mm440 mm490 mm490 mm535 mm565 mm
Head Tube Angle
67.5 °67.5 °68.5 °67.5 °68.5 °67.5 °68.5 °68.5 °68.5 °
Head Tube Length
95 mm115 mm95 mm130 mm105 mm155 mm125 mm140 mm155 mm
Chainstay Length
441 mm441 mm456 mm441 mm456 mm441 mm456 mm456 mm456 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm1107 mm1127 mm1138 mm1151 mm1163 mm1173 mm1193 mm1214 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
45 mm45 mm55 mm45 mm55 mm45 mm55 mm55 mm55 mm
Standover Height
687 mm712 mm733 mm749 mm767 mm795 mm806 mm840 mm857 mm
Wheels27"27"29"27"29"27"29"29"29"
Rider Min Height155 cm163 cm163 cm169 cm169 cm176 cm176 cm183 cm190 cm
Rider Max Height166 cm172 cm172 cm179 cm179 cm186 cm186 cm193 cm200 cm

About this model

Talon 5 is part of the Giant Talon model. Giant launched 63 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.

Model range prices

Giant Talon 4 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 445$. On the other hand, Giant Talon 0 2022, is the most expensive and costs 1167$.

Safety

When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.

Crosscountry bikes average price

According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.

This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 607$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Talon 5 price is 213.84% lower.

Talon 5 components

Fork

The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.

Fork material

The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.

Wheels

The Talon 5 2022 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.

Brakes

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Giant Talon 5 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!

Sizes

Giant Talon 5 bike has 9 sizes, in the range of 155 cm – 200 cm (5.09 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.