Giant MCM 980 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model MCM 980
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant MCM 980 Parts   
Available Sizes - Medium


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker
Frame typeBonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
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)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Natural carbon and red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


Giant MCM 980 bike review

Giant produced the MCM 980 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,599.95.
Giant Mountain bike MCM 980 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Edge kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift SBS6 carbon levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite/CU92 swingarm/7005 aluminum Rocker material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MCM 980 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Direct Connect aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.