Giant Talon 29 3 vs Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3
A side-by-side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Giant Talon 29 3 is the lower-priced of the two.
| Price | $999 | $1,499.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mountain | Mountain |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric |
| Geometry | ||
| Frame size | M | M |
| Reach | 424 mm | 440 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 609 mm |
| Stack/reach | 1.44 | 1.38 |
| Head angle | 68.5 deg | 66.5 deg |
| Seat angle | 74 deg | 73.4 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1150 mm | 1163 mm |
| Chainstay | 455 mm | 438 mm |
| BB drop | 55 mm | 60 mm |
| Gearing | ||
| Lowest ratio (climbing) | 0.69 | - |
| Highest ratio (speed) | 3 | - |
| Gearing | Very low climbing gear | - |
| Drivetrain and build | ||
| Groupset | microSHIFT / Shimano Altus | SRAM SX/NX Eagle |
| Drive | 2x | 1x |
| Speeds | 16 | 12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore HG200, 12-32 | - |
| Brakes | Tektro HDC M275 hydraulic | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| Wheelset | Giant GX03V 29in alloy | - |
| Stock tyre | 29x2.2 | - |
| Tubeless | No | - |
| Suspension | ||
| Front travel | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE | RockShox Judy Silver |
| Wheel config | 29 | 29 |
| Discipline | XC | XC |
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.