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1996 Giant Boulder 500

Velopedia Archive ID 52574

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelBoulder 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID52574
Original MSRP$225.00
ColorsLight blue
Sizes13.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkGiant
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetTracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketThree-piece steel
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, resin levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLee Chi
SaddleGiant
SeatpostSteel, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-821
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.