VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Giant Kronos GS

Velopedia Archive ID 51203

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelKronos GS
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID51203
Original MSRP$425.00
ColorsBlack, red
Sizes48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkGiant
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-100
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSR alloy, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-46, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsGiant, resin w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAlloy dual-pivot brakes, Shimano 300EX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarHsin Lung HE64
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemGiant chromoly
SaddleViscount 2947
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRigida SHP 60, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Kenda K-176
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube550 mm
Head-tube angle72.3°
Seat-tube angle73.2°
Chainstay / rear center412 mm
Wheelbase995 mm

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