Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant Kronos
Value Guide market data · 1997 Giant Kronos
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
71%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Giant Kronos
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant Kronos value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, oversize
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM SX
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP30, 118 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano RSX
- Crankset
- Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH90
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RSX
- Rims
- Rigida Nova Aero, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Kenda K-176
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Black kandy, metallic bone
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.75
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.