Giant Option 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Option |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Steel Nutted Front: Steel |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-48 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR10 Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Available colors | - Red kandy fade |
| Weight | 30.4 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
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Giant produced the Option bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $224.95.
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 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 Red kandy fade .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Kenda K-180 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers braking system and Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted 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 Option to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano AceraX EZ Fire gear shift levers.