VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2004 Giant VT 1

Velopedia Archive ID 31611

Overview

Model year2004
BrandGiant
ModelVT 1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID31611
Original MSRP$3,000.00
ColorsTeam Blue/Silver
Sizes16.5", 18.5", 20.5", 22.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluxx SL aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Minute 1:00, 90-120mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockAnswer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV, 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 XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore XT
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA integrated
HandlebarEaston EA70
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemEaston EA70
SaddleWTB Rocket V
SeatpostCarbon fiber, micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Crossmax SL
RimsMavic Crossmax SL 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.