Giant Talon E+: suspension setup & specs
The Giant Talon E+ is an e-hardtail with 100 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 (75 Nm) or Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm). Below you will find all 3 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Giant Talon E+ →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SR Suntour XCM 32 (coil) (100 mm) | Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm) 430 Wh | – | €2,600 | Setup → |
| 2 EX | SR Suntour XCM Coil (100 mm) | Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 (75 Nm) 430 Wh | 24.5 kg | €2,750 | Setup → |
| 1 | SR Suntour XCR34 2CR Air (100 mm) | Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm) 430 Wh | – | €2,800 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 100 mm of fork travel, the Giant Talon E+ is on the shorter side; the median of the 27 comparable bikes in the “e-hardtail” category is 120 mm. Among Giant’s e-mountain bikes, the Giant Talon E+ has the shortest fork travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
24.5 kg for the 2 EX build puts the Giant Talon E+ mid-pack on weight (median: 24.4 kg). Entry costs €2,600 for the 2 build – less than the category median of €3,150. For the 1 build, Giant asks €2,800. Up front, all builds get a SR Suntour fork. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the SR Suntour XCM 32 (coil) to the SR Suntour XCR34 2CR Air. It is powered by Giant SyncDrive Sport 3 (85 Nm) or Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 (75 Nm) with a 430 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Giant Talon E+
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Giant gives its own target SAG, use that.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.60″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.