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2000 Giant Rainier SE

Velopedia Archive ID 46440

Overview

Model year2000
BrandGiant
ModelRainier SE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID46440
Original MSRP$710.00
ColorsPolish/Black, Red Kandy/Optic Sun
Sizes14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialGiant ALUXX 6061 T-6 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC, 2.5"-4.0" adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGS
CranksetSR MD300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesFormula MD-1 brakes, Dia-Compe linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange TG Aheadset
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAlloy
SaddleGiant Race Groove
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsDisc specific
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.9 mm
Wheelbase1057.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.