Giant Farrago 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Farrago
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Giant Farrago 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 Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum 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 Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-77
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-47
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Farrago Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Farrago

Component group setsShimano Alivio and AceraX
Available colors - Cobalt kandy
- Osiris green fade
Weight 29.8
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Comfort Spring Suspension
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant Farrago bike review

Giant produced the Farrago bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $354.95.
Farrago 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 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cobalt kandy and Osiris green 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 Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Farrago to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-77 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.