Giant Boulder 550 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Boulder 550
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant Boulder 550 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)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)
- womens 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 278 Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionGiant
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) HPO1H

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeThree-piece Steel
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/38 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Boulder 550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Suntour FD-TP15
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Boulder 550

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Dark blue
- green
- white
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsGiant EXT-III With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-204


Giant Boulder 550 bike review

Giant produced the Boulder 550 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $300.00.
Boulder 550 bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 16 (inches), womens 18 (inches) and womens 20 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike Boulder 550 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, green and white .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Giant high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Boulder 550 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 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 Grip Shift MRX-100 gear shift levers.