Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 54445
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | MCM-2 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 54445 |
| Original MSRP | $1,850.00 |
| Colors | Black |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20" |
| Weight | 24.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Bonded carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Carbon fiber composite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Giant EXT-Comp, alloy w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tioga BL-1000 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Giant butted alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Hsin Lung alloy |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Strada, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 596.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.