Giant Talon 3 2019 vs Marin Eldridge Grade 1

Drivetrain	--	Shimano Altus 2x9 drivetrain
Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum	Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 68 mm BB shell, 135 mm Forged Dropouts, Disc Brake
Stem	Giant Sport, 6-degree	Alloy, 31.8 mm, 45 mm
Handle Bar	Giant Connect Trail, 780 mm x 31.8 mm	31.8 Riser, 20 mm Rise, 740 mm Width
Fork	SR Suntour XCT HLO 27.5, 100 mm travel, lockout, with preload adjuster	--
Seatpost	Giant Sport, 30.9	Alloy, 27.2 mm
Grip	--	Entity MTB, Closed End
Crankset	ProWheel Burner, 22/32/42	Forged Alloy, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T
Pedals	Resin Anti-slip	Nylon Platform
Chain	KMC Z8	KMC X9
Shifters	Shimano Altus, 3 x 8	--
Saddle	Giant Connect (upright)	Entity MTB
Headset	--	44 mm Zero Stack, 8 mm Cone
Derailleur Front	Shimano Altus	Shimano Altus, Double
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Acera	Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed, Shadow Design
Hub Front	Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball	Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Hub Rear	Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball	Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Spoke	stainless, 14 G	Black Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Cassette	Shimano HG31, 11 x 34	Shimano HG200, 9-Speed, 11-36T
Bottom Bracket	--	Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Front	Maxxis Ikon, 27.5 x 2.2, 60 tpi wire	MTB, 27.5 x 2.25"
Rear	Maxxis Ikon, 27.5 x 2.2, 60 tpi wire	MTB, 27.5 x 2.25"
Wheel / RIM	Giant GX03V 27.5 6061 aluminum, double wall, 21mm inner width	Double Wall Alloy

Front	Tektro HDC M275 180 mm, hydraulic	Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Rear	Tektro HDC M275 160 mm, hydraulic	Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Brake Lever	Tektro HDC M275	Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc

Front	--	SR Suntour XCM HLO Disc, 120 mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Preload Adjustment
Rear	--	--

Colors

Silver Pure Red Black Lemon Yellow Gray

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Length

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Features	- Traction and stability - Trail tuned - Proven alloy performance	--
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Feimin FP-902W	Size Range : S, M, L Shift Lever : Shimano Altus 2x9