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1997 Giant Boulder

Velopedia Archive ID 63299

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGiant
ModelBoulder
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID63299
Original MSRP$239.95
ColorsCyan/Reflex kandy fade, metallic black fade, wild cherry
Sizes14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5", womens 14.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5"
Weight29.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkGiant
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetSR aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-48
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsP50 nylon

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGiant
SeatpostAluminum, 29.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted
RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube533.4 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1036.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.