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1996 Giant Nutra

Velopedia Archive ID 50461

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelNutra
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID50461
Original MSRP$360.00
ColorsBlue/green fade, purple, silver
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19", womens 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame material4130 chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkGiant
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-46, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsGiant EXT-III w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278C levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGiant Super Soft
SeatpostKalloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Kenda K-830
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube541 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.3°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1038.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.