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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.82:1Total range590%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2003 Giant Iguana
2002 Giant Iguana
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Iguana
Iguana
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$580.00
$500.00
Colors
Bright Red, ONCE Yellow/Silver
Dark Blue/Silver, White/Manitou Red
Sizes
14", 17", 19", 21", 23"
14", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluxx SL aluminum
Aluxx SL aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Pilot C, 80mm travel
Answer Manitou Six Comp, 3.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio top-swing, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Giant Alloy MTB, 22/32/42 teeth
Giant Alloy MTB, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tien Hsin, 113mm spindle
Sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Steel cage w/clips & straps
Nylon body, steel cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Avid AD 3 levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar
Giant Alloy Riser
Giant Alloy Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Giant alloy MTB
Giant alloy MTB
Saddle
Giant Groove
Giant Groove
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum QR
Shimano RM-40
Rims
Aluminum, double wall, 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes
Chun Nan stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
72°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
424.9 mm
Wheelbase
1051.6 mm
1050 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.