Giant Protege 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Protege |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant Protege Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)- 16.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Comfort |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Direct-pull LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40Front: Aluminum QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Aluxx Monocoque |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RiseSteel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | AdjustableAluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethGiant MTB |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Giant Protege Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C102 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) TravelRST Gila TL |
Other Specs of Giant Protege
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Ice Blue Metallic and Silver- Khaki Metallic and Satin Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelGiant Coil |
| Saddle seat | Giant Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Giant Protege bike review
Giant produced the Protege bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $580.00.Protege bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Giant Commuter Protege can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ice Blue Metallic and Silver and Khaki Metallic and Satin Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" MTB Comfort tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum direct-pull levers braking system and Front: aluminum QR, Rear: Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Aluxx Monocoque material for the frame. Steel, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Protege to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Giant MTB, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM MRX Plus gear shift levers.