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1996 Giant Boulder 520

Velopedia Archive ID 53695

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelBoulder 520
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID53695
Original MSRP$270.00
ColorsAqua, polished, red
Sizes13.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", womens 16", womens 18", womens 20"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetTracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketThree-piece steel
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGiant
SeatpostSteel, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
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.