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1996 Giant Iguana 650 SE

Velopedia Archive ID 53945

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelIguana 650 SE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID53945
Original MSRP$570.00
ColorsGreen/blue fade
Sizes13.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, butted
ForkRST 381
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-45, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsGiant EXT-III w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90-3B
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSelle San Marco Fox
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 30.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71.3°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1036.3 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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