Giant TRANCE 3 2005 VS Giant MCM 980 1998 specs comparison

Giant Trance 3
General InfosModel | Trance 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Sole XC Front and Hayes SOLE HD Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM 117 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Trance 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Duke XC |
Other Specs of Giant Trance 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |

Giant MCM 980
General InfosModel | MCM 980 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Natural carbon and polished |
Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | ButtedAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-41 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-onShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-702 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Trance 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Trance 3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM 980 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM 980 Mountain bike here