Giant MCM 990 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model MCM 990
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant MCM 990 Parts   
Available Sizes - Medium


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker
Frame typeBonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 990 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM 990

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Natural carbon and yellow
Weight 29.25
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


Giant MCM 990 bike review

Giant produced the MCM 990 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,249.95.
Giant Mountain bike MCM 990 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Edge kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite/CU92 swingarm/7005 aluminum Rocker material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MCM 990 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Direct Connect aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.