Giant BOULDER 500 1996 VS GT BACKWOODS 1997 specs comparison
Giant Boulder 500
General Infos| Model | Boulder 500 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Light blue |
| Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
| Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-821 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Resin LeversChang Star 852AT Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung MTB 110 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Lee Chi |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) HPO1H |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Three-piece Steel |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethTracer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-mount |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth6-speed |
Giant Boulder 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Boulder 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |
GT Backwoods
General Infos| Model | Backwoods |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - black-Ball burnished |
| Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Shimano AceraX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
GT Backwoods Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Backwoods
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Boulder 500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Boulder 500 Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Backwoods manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Backwoods Mountain bike here