Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Giant Cadex ALR-1

Velopedia Archive ID 43517

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Giant
Model	Cadex ALR-1
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	43517
Original MSRP	$800.00
Sizes	51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61
Weight	23 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano 105SC
Shifters	Shimano 105SC downtube
Front derailleur	Shimano 105SC
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105SC
Crankset	Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 13 - 23 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG70
Pedals	Look (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano 105SC brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	SR/Modolo 6 Bend
Stem	Giant SL Heat Treated Cr-Mo
Saddle	Giant G-2 Racing
Seatpost	Polygon PM-301

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano 105SC
Rims	Campagnolo Omicron, 32-hole
Front tire	Michelin Select Sport

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	555 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	412 mm
Wheelbase	990 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

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