Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant Boulder 550
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant Boulder 550 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- 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
- 1996 Giant Boulder 550
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-100
- Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Three-piece steel
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Giant
- Handlebar
- Giant
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch HPO1H
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-850
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Giant EXT-III w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue, green, white
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 13.5inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch, 24inch, womens 16inch, womens 18inch, womens 20inch
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.