Giant AC 1 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model AC 1
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant AC 1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Hutchinson Octopuss Tubeless
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters) Axle
Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc
Front: Aluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic D3.1 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluxx SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Ringleader
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face ISIS SRX
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face North Shore DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant AC 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Sherman Firefly

Other Specs of Giant AC 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Perl Silver
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M545 SPD
Rear shock absorber 5.50 (inches) - 6.50 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Answer Manitou Swinger
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec DH


Giant AC 1 bike review

Giant produced the AC 1 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,000.00.
AC 1 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike AC 1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Perl Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.30" Hutchinson Octopuss Tubeless tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic D3.1 Disc, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers braking system and Front: aluminum disc, 20mm axle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Aluxx SL aluminum material for the frame. Titec Ringleader high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AC 1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Big AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face North Shore DH, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.