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2002 Giant AC-Air Lite

Velopedia Archive ID 91711

Overview

Model year2002
BrandGiant
ModelAC-Air Lite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91711
Original MSRP$2,100.00
ColorsBlue/White
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluxx SL aluminum
ForkRock Shox Psylo SL, 3.00"-5.00" adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Sid XC, 4.0"-6.0" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M424 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA integrated
HandlebarTitec Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostTitec X-Wing, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum disc Q/R, Rear: aluminum, Q/R disc
RimsMavic F519, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.40" WTB MutanoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1111.2 mm

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