Giant Farrago 4 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Farrago 4
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Giant Farrago 4 Parts   
Available Sizes - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23.5 (inches) / 59.69 (cm)
- 23.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)
- womens 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tourney TY-22 Levers
Shimano Nexus Roller Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller Brake
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Beveled Anti-rust
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-47
Crankset parts and sizes 33 Teeth
Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set 22 Teeth
4-speed Internal

Giant Farrago 4 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Farrago 4

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Available colors - Red kandy fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRubber-block
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Comfort Spring Suspension
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant Farrago 4 bike review

Giant produced the Farrago 4 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.95.
Farrago 4 bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches), 23.5 (inches), womens 17.5 (inches), womens 19.5 (inches) and womens 21.5 (inches).
Giant Hybrid Farrago 4 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red kandy fade .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Kenda K-180 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexus Roller brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-22 levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Farrago 4 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Aluminum, 33 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Beveled anti-rust chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Nexus gear shift levers.