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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1995 Giant Option
Hybrid bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $225.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
- Colors
- Cedar green
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 29030
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The 200% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. With rim brakes, the wheel’s braking surface is part of the system, so rim wear matters alongside pads and cables. On the steel frame, paint damage and moisture entry deserve attention because corrosion can begin at scratches, vent holes or internal surfaces.
Gearing
200% cassette range
Calculated from the published 14–28-tooth sprocket span.
Brake service
Rim braking
Pad compound, cable condition and wheel braking-surface wear belong in the inspection.
Frame material
Steel
Paint damage and moisture entry matter because corrosion can start externally or inside the frame.
Wheel standard
700C · 622 mm
The label fixes rim diameter, not tire width or available frame and fork clearance.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesInspect pad condition, cable movement and the rim sidewalls or brake tracks for wear. A concave or heavily worn braking surface can mean the wheel also needs replacement.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 6-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1995 Giant Option · Hybrid · Published sizes: 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Giant · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-20 · Shifters: Shimano Tourney TY30 top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-25, top-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY30 · Crankset: Suntour XR-15, 24/34/48 teeth · Rear cogs: 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC HP-70S, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 274AP levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Weinmann 4019, 36-hole · Hubs: Jou Yu nutted · Front tire: 700 x 35c Kenda
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" HPO1H · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Steel, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Giant MTB · Pedals: Nylon cross
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Giant |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Tourney TY-20 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Tourney TY30 top-mount |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-25, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY30 |
| Crankset | Suntour XR-15, 24/34/48 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC HP-70S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Nylon cross |
Brakes
| Brakes | Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 274AP levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" HPO1H |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Giant MTB |
| Seatpost | Steel, 26.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Jou Yu nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 4019, 36-hole |
| Spokes | 2.0 mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 35c Kenda |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 551.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.3° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.3° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 444.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55.9 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
Legacy reference geometry
Fit reference
The historical source lists a 551.2 mm top-tube length, but it does not identify which frame size this model-level reference describes or whether the historical field was measured horizontally. Treat it as an archival frame reference rather than a size-specific fit recommendation. Its 73.3° seat-tube angle describes the reference frame’s seat-line orientation. Actual seated position still depends on frame size, saddle height and fore-aft adjustment.
Handling tendencies
The 70.3° head angle points to moderate steering geometry. Wheelbase is listed at 1054.1 mm, but because the historical source does not identify frame size, it is retained as a model reference rather than used for a size-normalized handling conclusion. Fork offset is listed at 55.9 mm. Offset works with head angle and wheel size to determine trail, so it is useful steering evidence even though the archive does not provide enough information here to calculate trail reliably.
Period context
At 70.3°, the head angle sits toward the slacker end among hybrid geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 73.3° seat angle is somewhat steeper than typical among the same-period hybrid references.
This is historical model-level reference geometry, not a known frame-size geometry table or a ride test. Frame size, rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension and components can materially change fit and handling.
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.