Giant Talon 3 2019 vs Marin Sky Trail

Drivetrain	--	Shimano Altus 3x8 drivetrain
Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum	Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Disc Brake
Stem	Giant Sport, 6-degree	Alloy, 45 mm
Handle Bar	Giant Connect Trail, 780 mm x 31.8 mm	Alloy, 20 mm rise, 740 mm wide
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
Crankset	ProWheel Burner, 22/32/42	Forged Aluminum, 42x34x24T, 170mm
Pedals	Resin Anti-slip	Nylon Platform
Chain	KMC Z8	KMC Z-7
Shifters	Shimano Altus, 3 x 8	--
Saddle	Giant Connect (upright)	Entity MTB
Headset	--	Zero Stack (ZS) Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30
Derailleur Front	Shimano Altus	Shimano Altus
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Acera	Shimano RD-TX800, 8-Speed
Hub Front	Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Hub Rear	Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball	QR Alloy, 6-bolt
Spoke	stainless, 14 G	Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Cassette	Shimano HG31, 11 x 34	Shimano Altus CS-HG200, 11-32T, 8 Speed
Bottom Bracket	--	Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Front	Maxxis Ikon, 27.5 x 2.2, 60 tpi wire	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Rear	Maxxis Ikon, 27.5 x 2.2, 60 tpi wire	MTB, 27.5 x 2.1"
Wheel / RIM	Giant GX03V 27.5 6061 aluminum, double wall, 21mm inner width	Double-Wall Alloy Rims, 32H

Front	Tektro HDC M275 180 mm, hydraulic	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Rear	Tektro HDC M275 160 mm, hydraulic	Alhonga HJ-OD07, Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor, Shimano M515 Pad Compatible
Brake Lever	Tektro HDC M275	Alhonga Hydraulic

Front	--	SR Suntour XCE, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment
Rear	--	--

Colors

Silver Pure Red Black Lemon Yellow Gray

Red/Charcoal

Length

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Features	- Traction and stability - Trail tuned - Proven alloy performance	--
Additional Details	Bottom Bracket : Feimin FP-902W	Shift Lever : Shimano Altus, 3x8 Speed Size Range : S, M, L