VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Giant Yukon

Velopedia Archive ID 72171

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGiant
ModelYukon
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID72171
Original MSRP$325.00
ColorsKandy red, royal blue fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, womens large, womens medium, womens small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkGiant
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSR XR20, 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 1/8" Chin Haur CH90
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleGiant Comfort
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 30.8mm 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

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