Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant MCR 2
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant MCR 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Monocoque
- Frame Tubing Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Giant MCR 2
- Component Group
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/52 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 112 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-R80, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Mike Burrows carbon, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Royal Carbon look w/suspension
- Handlebar
- Cinelli Touch E
- Handlebar Stem
- Mike Burrows adjustable aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch HP-233 aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Giant EXT Pro Carbon/aluminum
- Rims
- Rigida CSU, 12-hole/16-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Vredestein Fortezza
- Spoke Brand
- Carbon fiber, 2.0mm aero
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-161 w/titanium axle clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Natural carbon/blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- 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
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.