Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Giant Cadex ALM-1

Velopedia Archive ID 42396

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Giant
Model	Cadex ALM-1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	42396
Original MSRP	$900.00
Sizes	16, 18, 20, 22
Weight	28 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Bonded aluminum
Frame material	Giant aluminum 7005
Fork	Giant Zorbers

Drivetrain

Component group	Suntour XC Expert Microdrive
Shifters	Suntour XC Expert thumbshifters
Front derailleur	Suntour XC Expert
Rear derailleur	Suntour XC Expert
Crankset	Suntour XC Expert Microdrive, 20/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Suntour CH-AP11
Pedals	Giant SM-1 alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe 985 cantilevers, SS-4 levers brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Zoom Aluminum
Stem	Zoom Heat Treated Cr-Mo
Saddle	Giant G-2
Seatpost	SR TCO

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Suntour XC Expert
Rims	Campagnolo Atheno, 32-hole
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	558.8 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1031.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.