Giant Boulder 500 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Boulder 500 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant Boulder 500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)- 13.5 (inches)- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-821 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Resin LeversChang Star 852AT Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung MTB 110 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Lee Chi |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) HPO1H |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Three-piece Steel |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethTracer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-mount |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth6-speed |
Giant Boulder 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Boulder 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Available colors | - Light blue |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |
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Giant produced the Boulder 500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $225.00.Boulder 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 18 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike Boulder 500 can be found in one single color which is Light blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-821 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, resin levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung MTB 110 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Boulder 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lee Chi.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount gear shift levers.