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1998 Giant Upland

Velopedia Archive ID 78397

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelUpland
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID78397
Original MSRP$179.99
ColorsGolf course green
Sizes14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5"
Weight31 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-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 Tourney TY-22
CranksetSR XR10, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872N

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67W
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel, rise
SaddleGiant Comfort
SeatpostSP-05 steel, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Jou Yu JY-414 Q/R, Rear: Jou Yu JY-211 nutted
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.