VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Giant MCR

Velopedia Archive ID 75413

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelMCR
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID75413
Original MSRP$2,600.00
ColorsBlue carbon fade
SizesMedium
Weight20.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkGiant
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor road clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-233
HandlebarCinelli Touch-E
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemMike Burrows Adjustable
SaddleSelle Italia Trimatica
SeatpostGiant Aero Carbon, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsGiant Carbon
RimsRigida SCB Aero
SpokesGiant Carbon Spoke carbon fiber, molded
Spoke nipplesN/A
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center406.4 mm
Wheelbase994.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.