Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant Farrago 4
Value Guide market data · 1997 Giant Farrago 4
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
114%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Giant Farrago 4
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant Farrago 4 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
- Bottom Bracket
- Chin Haur CH-47
- Cassette
- 4-speed internal, 22 teeth
- Chain
- Beveled anti-rust, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Nexus
- Crankset
- Aluminum, 33 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Nexus
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Nexus Roller brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-22 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH90
- Saddle
- Giant Comfort spring suspension
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 29.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller brake
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 700 x 40c Kenda K-180
Pedals
- Pedals
- Rubber-block
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Red kandy fade
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 31.9
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.