VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Giant Option

Velopedia Archive ID 76534

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelOption
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID76534
Original MSRP$219.99
ColorsMacabre matte, red kandy fade
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5", womens 21.5"
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 groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, 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, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor resin 872N

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67W
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel, rise
SaddleGiant Comfort Retro
SeatpostSteel, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech Big Hub Q/R
RimsSun Rims Z-19, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 40c Kenda K-180
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1047.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.