Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 38833
| Model year | 2003 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | NRS 3 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 38833 |
| Original MSRP | $1,200.00 |
| Colors | Dream Silver Lite, Team Blue |
| Sizes | 16.5", 18.5", 20.5", 22.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Aluxx SL aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox Sid XC, 3.75" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Race Face SRX, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid AD 3 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless FSA integrated |
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| Handlebar | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec Fast Al |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V |
| Seatpost | Titec X-Wing Pro, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Aluminum QR |
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| Rims | Mavic X139, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chun Nan stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Aluminum nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Tubeless |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 590 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.