Giant Option 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Option
First production 1999
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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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 tire700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Direct Pull Levers
Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoy Tech Q and R
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Single Wall
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters)
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 30 (millimeters) Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 40-degree Rise
Steel
Headset size1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeAdjustable
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XR11
Gear shift leversGrip Shift
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Option Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Steel
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Option

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Aqua
- Black
- Navy
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsCross Nylon
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Comfort
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


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.