Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 88783
| Model year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | XtC DS2 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 88783 |
| Original MSRP | $1,200.00 |
| Colors | Blue Wonder/Black |
| Sizes | 16.5", 18.5", 21.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Giant SL CU92 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX E, 3.15" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Air Vanilla, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Tange cartridge |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | MTB clipless, double-sided |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe 758 Direct Pull w/linear spring brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Titec Shorties |
| Stem | Titec Lil' AL |
| Saddle | WTB SST.XCZ |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 590 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069.3 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.