Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant Boulder 520
Value Guide market data · 1996 Giant Boulder 520
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
153%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1996 Giant Boulder 520
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant Boulder 520 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
- Bottom Bracket
- Three-piece steel
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Altus C90
- Crankset
- Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift MRX-100
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB 110
- Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch HPO1H
- Saddle
- Giant
- Seatpost
- Steel, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-850
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-872
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Aqua, polished, red
- Extensions
- Not included
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.