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2018 Giant Talon 2

Launched at $765

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New

$333

$201 to $414

Like new

$316

$191 to $394

Excellent

$300

$181 to $373

Good

$250

$151 to $311

Fair

$183

$111 to $228

For parts

$100

$60 to $124

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Giant
Model family
Talon
Model year
2018
Category
Mountain · xc
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Wheel size
27.5
Launch MSRP (US)
$765

Drivetrain

Speeds
9
Groupset
Shimano Deore
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
SR Suntour XCM HLO, hydraulic lockout, preload adjust, 100mm travel
Stem
Giant Sport
Tires
Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless, 60 TPI
Brakes
▶ Tektro HDC M285, Hydraulic Disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm
Saddle
Giant Contact Comfort
Wheels
Giant XC-2 Disc, Tubeless
Cassette
Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-speed
Crankset
Prowheel RAID-501TT, 22/36
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Shifters
Shimano Acera
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore, Shadow
Travel front mm
100

Geometry

L
Reach mm: 434; Stack mm: 628; Chainstay mm: 440; Wheelbase mm: 1153; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 73.5
M
Reach mm: 419; Stack mm: 605; Chainstay mm: 440; Wheelbase mm: 1128; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 73.5
S
Reach mm: 399; Stack mm: 591; Chainstay mm: 440; Wheelbase mm: 1103; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 73.5
XL
Reach mm: 455; Stack mm: 642; Chainstay mm: 440; Wheelbase mm: 1179; Head angle deg: 68; Seat angle deg: 73.5

MSRP as listed on the Giant Group US product page for this model year, accessed 2026-09-21.

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