Giant Option 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Option |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant Option 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 15.5 (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 | Alloy Direct Pull LeversDirect Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Single WallAlloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters)Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) RiseSteel |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 40-degree RiseSteel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Adjustable |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR11 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownSteel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Aqua- Black- Navy |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Cross Nylon |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |
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Giant Option bike review
Giant produced the Option bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $240.00.Option bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches), 23.5 (inches), womens 15.5 (inches), womens 17.5 (inches), womens 19.5 (inches) and womens 21.5 (inches).
Giant Hybrid Option can be found in a few colors, among these colors Aqua, Black and Navy .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Kenda K-180 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alloy, single wall, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Direct Pull with linear spring brakes, Alloy Direct Pull levers braking system and Joy Tech Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Chromoly material for the frame. Steel, 30mm rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Option to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel, 40-degree rise.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift gear shift levers.