VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Giant Option

Velopedia Archive ID 62057

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGiant
ModelOption
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID62057
Original MSRP$224.95
ColorsRed kandy fade
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5", womens 21.5"
Weight30.4 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
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetSR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-48
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Chin Haur CH90
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGiant
SeatpostAluminum, 29.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 40c Kenda K-180
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546.1 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm

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