Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Giant Warp DS 3

Velopedia Archive ID 38856

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Giant
Model	Warp DS 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	38856
Original MSRP	$550.00
Colors	Race Red, Stealth Black
Sizes	16.5", 18.5", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluxx aluminum
Fork	RST MAG TL, 4.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	Giant HV, rebound adjust, 4.0"-5.0" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano EF-29
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Giant Alloy MTB, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Tien Hsin, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated Aheadset
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Giant alloy MTB
Saddle	Giant Warp
Seatpost	Giant alloy, 30.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Aluminum
Rims	Alex, 36-hole
Spokes	Chun Nan stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.40" WTB MutanoRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	589.3 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1079.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.