VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Giant MCM 1

Velopedia Archive ID 60307

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGiant
ModelMCM 1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID60307
Original MSRP$2,699.95
ColorsNatural carbon
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-701 w/titanium axle clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDirect Connect aluminum
SaddleSelle Royal Carbon look w/suspension
SeatpostTahoma DP 310, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Edge kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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