Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Giant Rainier SE

Velopedia Archive ID 35581

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	Giant
Model	Rainier SE
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	35581
Original MSRP	$700.00
Colors	Black, Silver, Yellow
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xsmall

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Giant ALUXX 6061 T-6 aluminum, butted
Fork	Marzocchi Z-5 Air, 4.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	SR MD304, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid AD3 Levers levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange Integrated
Handlebar	Aluminum, rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Koski Contour 2P
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Aluminum Disc
Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14g straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" WTB NanoRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	590 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	424.9 mm
Wheelbase	1050 mm

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