Giant MCM 990 1997 VS Giant VT 3 2004 specs comparison
Giant MCM 990
General Infos| Model | MCM 990 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon and yellow |
| Sizes |
- Medium |
| Sizes |
- Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker |
| Frame type | Bonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 990 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 990
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Carbon Selle Royal Eclipse |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Giant VT 3
General Infos| Model | VT 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its MCM 990 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant MCM 990 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here