Giant OPTION 1998 VS Norco AXIA 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 LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims Z-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
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 | RiseSteel |
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 TeethSR XR11 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownHi-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) DiameterSteel |

Norco Axia
General InfosModel | Axia |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ball-Burnished |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Kenda K-830 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Nexave LeversShimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex X-202 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano Nexave 400 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexave 400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Axia Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Nexave Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Nexave 400 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp |
Fork type | 1.6 (inches) TravelSR Suntour T-860 |
Other Specs of Norco Axia
Component group sets | Shimano Nexave 400 |
Pedals details | Victor VP-989A With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-323 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterJD Components JD-515 Suspension |
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 Norco Axia manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Axia Hybrid here