VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Giant CFM-3

Velopedia Archive ID 32261

Overview

Model year1995
BrandGiant
ModelCFM-3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID32261
Original MSRP$853.00
ColorsBlack cherry fade
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight26.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkMarzocchi Zokes
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAlloy MTB w/clips and straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Chang Star 274AG levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarAlloy, butted
Handlebar extensionsGiant alloy
StemGiant Direct Connect
SaddleSelle San Marco Hovercraft
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 30.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX
RimsRigida LASER, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.3°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 24, 2026.