Giant

Talon E+ 2023

Discontinued✎Lightweight · Cross-CountryLegacy · 0.3/10iFreshness 0.3/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.

Motor

Giant SyncDrive Core · 55Nm · 250W↗

Battery

Giant EnergyPak 500 · 500Wh

Travel F/R

100mm / —

Wheels

29F / 29R✎

Frame

Aluminium✎

Weight

—

Price

From £2,249

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Giant Talon E+ 2023

From £2,249

The Giant Talon E+ (2023) is Giant's entry-level off-road hardtail eMTB, built around a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame with 100mm of front travel and 29-inch wheels. It uses Giant's own SyncDrive Core motor (Yamaha-based, 55Nm) paired with an EnergyPak battery, making it an approachable cross-country and trail bike rather than a heavy-hitting full-susser.Three 29-inch trims were offered for the UK in 2023: the 29 1 (RRP GBP 2,599) with a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain, lockout SR Suntour XCR fork and 500Wh battery; the 29 2 (RRP GBP 2,399) with Shimano Altus/Alivio 9-speed, Tektro brakes and 500Wh battery; and the 29 3 (RRP GBP 2,249) matching the 29 2 spec but with a smaller 400Wh battery. Geometry is shared across all sizes, with a relaxed 68-degree head angle and 73-degree seat angle.This is a discontinued 2023 model year bike, so availability is now limited to old stock and the used market. For riders wanting a simple, reliable pedal-assist hardtail for fire roads and gentler trails, it remains a sensible budget choice, though the entry-level coil fork and 9/10-speed drivetrains mark it firmly as a value-focused machine.

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The Giant Talon E+ (2023) is Giant's entry-level off-road hardtail eMTB, built around a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame with 100mm of front travel and 29-inch wheels. It uses Giant's own SyncDrive Core motor (Yamaha-based, 55Nm) paired with an EnergyPak battery, making it an approachable cross-country and trail bike rather than a heavy-hitting full-susser.

Three 29-inch trims were offered for the UK in 2023: the 29 1 (RRP GBP 2,599) with a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain, lockout SR Suntour XCR fork and 500Wh battery; the 29 2 (RRP GBP 2,399) with Shimano Altus/Alivio 9-speed, Tektro brakes and 500Wh battery; and the 29 3 (RRP GBP 2,249) matching the 29 2 spec but with a smaller 400Wh battery. Geometry is shared across all sizes, with a relaxed 68-degree head angle and 73-degree seat angle.

This is a discontinued 2023 model year bike, so availability is now limited to old stock and the used market. For riders wanting a simple, reliable pedal-assist hardtail for fire roads and gentler trails, it remains a sensible budget choice, though the entry-level coil fork and 9/10-speed drivetrains mark it firmly as a value-focused machine.

Geometry read

What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Descending

Steeper 68° and shorter travel — happiest descending smooth, flowy trail rather than properly rough or steep terrain.

Playfulness

A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.

Size balance

Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.51) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.

Technical climbing

Climbs well — a 73° seat keeps the front planted. 250W of peak power and 50Nm of torque.

Best suited toAll-round trail riding across mixed terrain.

No single standout trait — a balanced, versatile bike.

Watch out forNot built for serious descending — happier on flow than in the rough and steep.

Fine at trail pace; it'll feel out of its depth on properly rough, steep tracks.

How it stacks up vs other Lightweight · Cross-Country bikes (from 63 bikes in the database)

Battery500 Wh64 Wh above average

Motor torque55 Nmabout average torque

Value for money88/100from £2,249 · comparable bikes ~£2,999

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Reach	384 mm	406 mm	428 mm	449 mm	470 mm
Stack	625 mm	634 mm	643 mm	657 mm	671 mm
Seattube	405 mm	455 mm	505 mm	535 mm	560 mm
Chainstay	475 mm	475 mm	475 mm	475 mm	475 mm
Headtube Angle	68°	68°	68°	68°	68°
Seattube Angle (eff)	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Wheelbase	1141 mm	1167 mm	1193 mm	1219 mm	1245 mm
Headtube	105 mm	115 mm	125 mm	140 mm	155 mm
Standover	723 mm	753 mm	788 mm	808 mm	828 mm
Front Centre	666 mm*	692 mm*	718 mm*	744 mm*	770 mm*
FC:RC	1.40	1.46	1.51	1.57	1.62

Trims · 3

	29 3 £2,249	29 2 £2,399	29 1 £2,599
Motor	Giant SyncDrive Core · 55 Nm · all trims
Battery	Giant EnergyPak 500 · 500 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	100/? mm · all trims
Frame	Aluminium · all trims
Fork	SR Suntour XCM 32 ATB Coil NLO, 29" 100mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1⅛" steerer	SR Suntour XCM 32 ATB Coil NLO, 29" 100mm travel, Tapered 1½" - 1⅛" steerer	SR Suntour XCR 32 Coil LO Boost 29 100mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1⅛" steerer, lockout
Headset	Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" · all trims
Stem	Giant Contact · all trims
Handlebar	Giant Connect TR Riser 31.8x720~780mm (S: 720mm, M: 750mm, L/XL/XXL: 780mm) · all trims
Grips	Giant Sole-O Grip · all trims
Saddle	Giant Sport · all trims
Seatpost	Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium · all trims
Brakes	Tektro HD-M285, hydraulic disc, 180mm [F], 160mm [R]	Tektro HD-M285, hydraulic disc, 180mm [F], 160mm [R]	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow+
Crank	FSA Comet E-Bike crank arm set, FSA MegaTooth Direct-mount 1X steel 36T · all trims
Shifters	Shimano Altus	Shimano Altus	Shimano Deore 10-speed
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-speed	Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-speed	Shimano Deore, CS-M4100, 11-42T, 10-speed
Chain	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized
Drivetrain	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed; FSA Comet E-Bike crank arm set, FSA MegaTooth Direct-mount 1X steel 36T; Shimano Altus; Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-speed; KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed; FSA Comet E-Bike crank arm set, FSA MegaTooth Direct-mount 1X steel 36T; Shimano Altus; Shimano CS-HG200, 11-36T, 9-speed; KMC e.9 Sport, e-bike optimized	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow+; FSA Comet E-Bike crank arm set, FSA MegaTooth Direct-mount 1X steel 36T; Shimano Deore 10-speed; Shimano Deore, CS-M4100, 11-42T, 10-speed; KMC e.10 Sport, e-bike optimized
Wheels	Giant GX03V, 29er, Aluminium · all trims
Tyres	Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" Wire Bead 60TPI · all trims
Price	£2,249	£2,399	£2,599

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