Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant Option
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant Option value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Giant Option
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-22
- Shift Levers
- Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
- Crankset
- SR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Chin Haur CH-48
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum, 29.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Giant
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH90
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 40c Kenda K-180
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-872
Accessories
- Colors
- Red kandy fade
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 30.4
- Sizes
- 15.5inch, 17.5inch, 19.5inch, 21.5inch, 23.5inch, womens 17.5inch, womens 19.5inch, womens 21.5inch
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.