I love mine, bought last year, and had the drivetrain changed to SRAM Eagle NX 50-11 12 speed cassette, added a dropper post, and my controller the came with the bike is, I believe, the Ride One Controller. It’s the one with the buttons, and no screen. I gotta tell you this bike rocks!!!
@@TroyandAndrea thanks for the reply... kinda feel stupid... used to have an electric Slane Rideau, which required the key to run... but The Talon does not... the dealer took out the key as I was complaining and said.. Go, Enjoy... lol
Thank you for the review. I’m checking reviews to decide which bike I should get & I wish you had gone in more detail on how the SyncDrive Core motor technology actually works. Would it work something like torque sensors on other bikes? Thx
Sorry Jay, I don't have an answer for you. I know a lot about bikes, but how E-bike motors function is not my specialty, I just do "Regular Guy Reviews" to give people a little more general info on the bike. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Just picked up a used Talon e from The Pro's Closet. Nice bike, however, I took it out today and only got about 4.5 miles of real world trail riding (green level with some up and down hills) before the battery died. Seems difficult to find real world range on these bikes but if it's less than ten miles, that would be a deal breaker for me. Do you know what the real world mileage is?
That is not typical just writing from my own experience, I have a bbhsd 1000w and my buddy also has the talon 3, which is geared more friendly to mountain biking, so that is more efficient on hills. We were able to track 9 miles on serious hills, up and down hundreds of feet across dozens of big and small hills, up to a commutation tower and the peak of the hill range, 9 miles before mine died, his lasted another 4 miles before his went out, keep in mind we were using our own power as well, to complete the trail. I feel the battery could be an issue, I would get a multimeter and do the typical tests for a dying battery.
Yeah, that is not typical. I would recommend having a local dealer take a look at it and make sure your battery is good. Hope you have success with it. Thanks for watching.
My Talon e 3 gets me a range of 80+ kms on flat trails - and i am a heavier rider. It's not too difficult to pedal with the motor off, which is what I did recently for parts of a 100 km paved trail. I was so focused on conserving the battery that I still had 25% left at the end!
hello troy can you please help me i have a question about my bike have the same unit as you are reviewing, is it normal when i stay and waiting for a red light stop and as i get ready for the green light i step on my pedal for ready to drive but then my motor is like trying little by little to moves as it sensore that im pedaling on it but in reality i just step on it and not pedaling on as i wait for green light
Yes, that is normal. Since it is pedal assist, it senses any pressure you give, interpreting that as you are ready to move. The only thing I know to do is to take you feet completely off the pedals at stops - a little annoying, I know, but it was the only work-around I found. Might want to ask you local rep about it too. Thanks for watching.
@@TroyandAndrea thank you man thats a big help i bought the giant talon E2 because of you video great review and complete details, my first Emtb as a beginner, keep it up!
Honestly, the only way to really answer that is to test ride one - especially on some hills. Everyone is so different that you really have to test ride to make sure it works for you. Thanks for watching!
There is a big difference between 50nm and 85nm, especially in price. So, as always, it comes down to personal choice. This bike is a great option for the price. Thanks for watching.
@@thomask4744 No my friend. I made a test ride before some weeks with a giant talon (50nm) and with a fathom (70nm) also i had a cube with bosch (85nm) .The diffrence between 50 and 70-85 is huge!
@@TroyandAndrea Not really. It's always better having it than needing it. Always. You can always go lower on support on a stronger motor if you like but never the other way around
It’s a great bike! I would probably not ride in the rain. Electronics and the potential for water penetration aren’t a good mix. But that’s just me. Thanks for watching.
@@TroyandAndreaThat would be a dealbreaker for me as i would especially need it in the rain when wearing rain clothing while commuting. If i wear that stuff on a normal bike i would end up completely wet as well but from sweat. 😵💫😅
I love mine, bought last year, and had the drivetrain changed to SRAM Eagle NX 50-11 12 speed cassette, added a dropper post, and my controller the came with the bike is, I believe, the Ride One Controller. It’s the one with the buttons, and no screen. I gotta tell you this bike rocks!!!
AWESOME and Yes! Those are great upgrades. Many happy miles to you! Thank you for watching!
Useful AND informative. Great review. Thanks.
Hey friend! Thanks so much for watching!
Great review! I'm having trouble picking the right Giant bike. I have got it down to 2, the Stance e+1 and the Talon E 3. Great review on both, Thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
Great review , I have a 2019 Giant Explore. Best bike I have ever had , I love how you went through the bike and your assessment of each area 🤓
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. The Giant Explore looks like a really fun bike, too! Thanks so much for watching!
Rode mine for the first time today and the key placement is a pain in the knee...to be polite... Great review thanks.
Yes! Sadly, the placement isn't the most optimal! Thanks for watching.
@@TroyandAndrea thanks for the reply... kinda feel stupid... used to have an electric Slane Rideau, which required the key to run... but The Talon does not... the dealer took out the key as I was complaining and said.. Go, Enjoy...
lol
Best review on youtube 10/10
Thanks so much!
Nice job. Im sold. Will get one shipped to me in Hawaii.
Hope you have MANY happy miles and smiles on it! Thank you for watching!
Great review!!! Very professional
Thank you, friend, and thanks so much for watching!
Great review, thank you sir.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great Review!. Do you think a frame size S is good enough for a 1,72m guy? thanks a lot!
I think, yes, but I’d check the standover height before I bought it. Thank you for watching!
Great vid. Hoping to convince my parents to help me buy one. I am 14 btw
Good luck! It’s a great ride! Thanks for watching.
What size frame did you review? I’m 6ft 5in, hoping the xl fits me. Hope to demo and buy soon.
This was a size Medium - I am 5'9" Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the review. I’m checking reviews to decide which bike I should get & I wish you had gone in more detail on how the SyncDrive Core motor technology actually works. Would it work something like torque sensors on other bikes? Thx
Sorry Jay, I don't have an answer for you. I know a lot about bikes, but how E-bike motors function is not my specialty, I just do "Regular Guy Reviews" to give people a little more general info on the bike. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Just picked up a used Talon e from The Pro's Closet. Nice bike, however, I took it out today and only got about 4.5 miles of real world trail riding (green level with some up and down hills) before the battery died. Seems difficult to find real world range on these bikes but if it's less than ten miles, that would be a deal breaker for me. Do you know what the real world mileage is?
That is not typical just writing from my own experience, I have a bbhsd 1000w and my buddy also has the talon 3, which is geared more friendly to mountain biking, so that is more efficient on hills. We were able to track 9 miles on serious hills, up and down hundreds of feet across dozens of big and small hills, up to a commutation tower and the peak of the hill range, 9 miles before mine died, his lasted another 4 miles before his went out, keep in mind we were using our own power as well, to complete the trail. I feel the battery could be an issue, I would get a multimeter and do the typical tests for a dying battery.
Yeah, that is not typical. I would recommend having a local dealer take a look at it and make sure your battery is good. Hope you have success with it. Thanks for watching.
My Talon e 3 gets me a range of 80+ kms on flat trails - and i am a heavier rider. It's not too difficult to pedal with the motor off, which is what I did recently for parts of a 100 km paved trail. I was so focused on conserving the battery that I still had 25% left at the end!
Nice review
Thanks so much for watching!
This bike is an affordable easy to use fully loaded bike
I agree 100% !! Thanks for watching!
thank you, i think i will get one :D
Awesome! Hope you have many happy miles on it!
I am looking for a rear pannier rack for a Giant Talon E+ 3 which has 29 " wheels. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks Bruce
Thanks for watching!
I like this style of rack, which is compatible with the Talon:
www.giant-bicycles.com/us/rack-it-metro-rack-mik-2019
I think you forgot to tell that this bike does not have a throttle option.
Yes, pedal assist only. No throttle. Thanks for watching.
Trek firefly is a Better deal. Approx same price and has more power and better components.
Wow thanks for mentioning this
hello troy can you please help me i have a question about my bike have the same unit as you are reviewing, is it normal when i stay and waiting for a red light stop and as i get ready for the green light i step on my pedal for ready to drive but then my motor is like trying little by little to moves as it sensore that im pedaling on it but in reality i just step on it and not pedaling on as i wait for green light
Yes, that is normal. Since it is pedal assist, it senses any pressure you give, interpreting that as you are ready to move. The only thing I know to do is to take you feet completely off the pedals at stops - a little annoying, I know, but it was the only work-around I found. Might want to ask you local rep about it too.
Thanks for watching.
@@TroyandAndrea thank you man thats a big help i bought the giant talon E2 because of you video great review and complete details, my first Emtb as a beginner, keep it up!
@@KingAlakdan_05 Thank you for the encouragement!
I brought a ebike new Giant Talone ,what tyre pressure should I put on ,I put 30psi in both front and back I live in New Zealand
Hi Steven! It varies depending on the terrain you’re riding, but these are rated at 40 psi. Thanks for watching!
Is 50nm enough? Im a pretty big heavy guy.
Honestly, the only way to really answer that is to test ride one - especially on some hills. Everyone is so different that you really have to test ride to make sure it works for you. Thanks for watching!
Specifications would be good to see.
Sure thing! Here you are, friend:
www.giant-bicycles.com/us/talon-eplus-3
Thanks for watching!
Great review but what about the 50 nm of the motor .Do yu think is enougth or is better to go for a cube with the 85nm bosch motor?
There is a big difference between 50nm and 85nm, especially in price. So, as always, it comes down to personal choice. This bike is a great option for the price. Thanks for watching.
Some people in Germany say it feals ( got ) 70 nm and the 50 are only on Paper
@@thomask4744 No my friend. I made a test ride before some weeks with a giant talon (50nm) and with a fathom (70nm) also i had a cube with bosch (85nm) .The diffrence between 50 and 70-85 is huge!
I have this exact bike in size large for sale if anyone is looking for one in southeastern michigan
Thanks.
mind to send me one like this?
can’t hurt to ask, right? lol thanks for watching!
@@TroyandAndrea itis real nice bike
Can we ride this in rain?
I don’t recommend it. One of the comments on my review of the Giant Stance e-bike said they had problems with water intrusion. Thanks for watching!
Giant says e bikes are fine to be ridden in rain
no very informative, weight, battery live, charge etc
Thanks for watching!
Not the best built quality so yeah got on myself not the best wish I looked a bit harder
No power.
Need power upgrade.
29 ?👎 26👍
Thanks for watching!
Syncdrive Core = too weak, no thanks
Different strokes for different folks.
@@TroyandAndrea Not really. It's always better having it than needing it. Always. You can always go lower on support on a stronger motor if you like but never the other way around
@@argi0774shure but im not paying 2.5 times as much for a 25% gain in power 😂
@@jimpanse1638 Whatever. No thanks
well, then get whatever you want, have a coke, and a smile.....
@@argi0774
Can you ride in the rain? I'm loving this bike.
It’s a great bike! I would probably not ride in the rain. Electronics and the potential for water penetration aren’t a good mix. But that’s just me. Thanks for watching.
@@TroyandAndreaThat would be a dealbreaker for me as i would especially need it in the rain when wearing rain clothing while commuting. If i wear that stuff on a normal bike i would end up completely wet as well but from sweat. 😵💫😅
Yes you can ride in the rain. Battery is protected