VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Giant AC 2

Velopedia Archive ID 38825

Overview

Model year2003
BrandGiant
ModelAC 2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38825
Original MSRP$2,200.00
ColorsBlue Grey
Sizes17", 18", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluxx SL aluminum
ForkRock Shox Psylo XC, 3.00"-5.00" adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockAnswer Manitou Swinger, 5.50" - 6.50" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy DH, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS SRX, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm American
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 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 Ringleader
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleWTB Speed V
SeatpostTitec DH, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum disc, 20mm axle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite XL, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.30" Hutchinson Octopuss
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1111.2 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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