Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant MCM 980
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant MCM 980 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Bonded mainframe w/TIG-welded swingarm
- Frame Tubing Material
- Carbon fiber composite/CU92 swingarm/7005 aluminum Rocker
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Giant MCM 980
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift SBS6 carbon levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DP 310, 30.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Royal Eclipse, carbon
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Direct Connect aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 220, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Edge kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo WPD-701 w/titanium axle clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Natural carbon/red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29.25
- Sizes
- Medium
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.