Giant OPTION 1998 VS Giant FARRAGO DS 1999 specs comparison

Giant Option
General InfosModel | Option |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red kandy fade -Macabre matte |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Z-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Rise Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H67W |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Victor VPB-32 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR11 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Victor Resin 872N |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Retro |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |

Giant Farrago DS
General InfosModel | Farrago DS |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Emerald -Blue |
Sizes |
- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Direct Pull Levers Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Single Wall Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR XR27 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Centera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Farrago DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel RST 801 |
Other Specs of Giant Farrago DS
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Cross Steel and nylon |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Spring Comfort |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Option bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Option Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Farrago DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Farrago DS Hybrid here