VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Giant VT 1

Velopedia Archive ID 38826

Overview

Model year2003
BrandGiant
ModelVT 1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID38826
Original MSRP$3,000.00
ColorsElite Silver
Sizes16.5", 18.5", 20.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluxx SL aluminum
ForkRock Shox Psylo Race, 3.00" - 5.00" adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockAnswer Manitou Swinger Air, 5.0" - 5.75" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS SRX, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 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 Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleWTB Speed V
SeatpostTitec X-Wing, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Crossmax UST
RimsMavic Crossmax UST Disc, 24-hole
SpokesMavic Zicral, bladed
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1087.1 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 October 1, 2026.