Giant MCM 980 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | MCM 980 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant MCM 980 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
| Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Natural carbon and polished |
| Weight | 28.25 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-702 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Giant MCM 980 bike review
Giant produced the MCM 980 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,999.99.
Giant Mountain bike MCM 980 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon and polished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers braking system and Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite/aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, butted high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MCM 980 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 9.0 gear shift levers.
