Giant Protege 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Protege
First production 2003
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category Comfort Commuter
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Comfort
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Direct-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Aluminum QR
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluxx Monocoque
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Giant MTB
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Protege Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
RST Gila TL

Other Specs of Giant Protege

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Ice Blue Metallic and Silver
- Khaki Metallic and Satin Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Giant Coil
Saddle seatGiant Dual Density
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.