VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Giant Kronos

Velopedia Archive ID 60436

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGiant
ModelKronos
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID60436
Original MSRP$649.95
ColorsBlack kandy, metallic bone
Sizes46 cm, 49 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm, 59 cm, 62 cm
Weight24.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, oversize
ForkGiant
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP30, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsHTI A67 aluminum w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Chin Haur CH90
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsRigida Nova Aero, 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 tube539.8 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.2°
Chainstay / rear center411.5 mm
Wheelbase1005.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 24, 2026.