Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant Boulder 550
Previous used estimate
$96 - $99
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant Boulder 550 value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Product Family
- Boulder
- Component Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-850
- Component Pedals
- Giant EXT-III w/clips & straps
- Component Saddle
- Giant
- Component Headset
- 1inch HPO1H
- Component Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers
- Component Cassette
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Giant
- Component Extensions
- Not included
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Component Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-100
- Component Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Three-piece steel
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Component Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Giant
- Component Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- 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
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-850
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-100
- Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 teeth
- Pedals
- Giant EXT-III w/clips & straps
- Bottom Bracket
- Three-piece steel
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Giant
- Handlebar
- Giant
- Extensions
- Not included
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch HPO1H
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.