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2003 Giant NRS 1

Velopedia Archive ID 38830

Overview

Model year2003
BrandGiant
ModelNRS 1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38830
Original MSRP$2,300.00
ColorsStealth Black
Sizes16.5", 18.5", 20.5", 22.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluxx SL aluminum
ForkRock Shox Sid Team, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockRock Shox Sid XC, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy XC, 22/34/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS SRX, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes hydraulic disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA integrated
HandlebarTitec Enduro XC
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Fast Al
SaddleWTB Rocket V-Comp ti rails
SeatpostTitec X-Wing Pro, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT disc
RimsMavic X 3.1, 24-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Tubeless
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center424.9 mm
Wheelbase1064 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.