Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79647
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Kronos |
| Bicycle type | Road/sport |
| Archive ID | 79647 |
| Original MSRP | $599.99 |
| Colors | Black/green doppler fade |
| Sizes | 49 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 22.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Giant |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Road Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano RX-100 GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-CS15, 122.5mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Aluminum dual-pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
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| Headset | 1" Chin Haur CH90 |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum, drop style |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Viscount 2947 |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-242, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Aluminum, Q/R |
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| Rims | Rigida Nova Aero, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Kenda K-176 |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 551.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 406.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980.4 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.