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1996 Giant CFR-2

Velopedia Archive ID 50106

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelCFR-2
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID50106
Original MSRP$1,490.00
ColorsLight blue
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm
Weight21.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkGiant
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC SS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAlloy cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST
HandlebarGiant alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemGiant alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida DP18 Aero, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube545 mm
Head-tube angle72.2°
Seat-tube angle73.2°
Chainstay / rear center421 mm
Wheelbase991 mm

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