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1998 Giant Boulder

Velopedia Archive ID 73042

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelBoulder
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID73042
Original MSRP$224.99
ColorsBlue doppler fade, teal
Sizes14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5", womens 14.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5"
Weight30.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetSR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872N

Brakes

Brakesfront/aluminum linear-pull rear brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67W
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB S110PP
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGiant Comfort
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech Q/R
RimsSun Rims Z-19, 36-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 September 30, 2026.