Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant CFR 2
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant CFR 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Bonded carbon fiber
- Frame Tubing Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Giant CFR 2
- Component Group
- Shimano 105SC
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
- Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Strada
- Handlebar
- Giant Alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Giant alloy
- Headset
- 1inch YST
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Rigida DP18 Aero, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Alloy cage w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Light blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 21.8
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.