VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Giant Rincon SE

Velopedia Archive ID 71050

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelRincon SE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71050
Original MSRP$339.99
ColorsMango black fade, satin red/matte black
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall, xxlarge
Weight30.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 280
Fork materialChromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-47
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 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" Chin Haur CH90
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleGiant Comfort
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula Q/R
RimsHoopster, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-837, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-856
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube548.6 mm
Head-tube angle71.3°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1028.7 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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