Giant HCM-1 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | HCM-1 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant HCM-1 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 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) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TTFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC LeversShimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Butted Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant HCM-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Giant HCM-1
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Purple |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Alloy With Clips & StrapsGiant EXT-Comp |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Hovercraft |
| Seat post extension | 30.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |
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Giant HCM-1 bike review
Giant produced the HCM-1 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $975.00.HCM-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike HCM-1 can be found in one single color which is Purple.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Giant butted alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this HCM-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.